A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7174211 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 59464817 epoch_slot_no: 108017 block_no: 7174034 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 82449 time: 2022-04-27 03:45:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa2234277bec26a41aafb02e2188ff04e9b61aedb45c9d6f0f5ca2f5c72692dBlock Operator
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