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 7174308 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 59466459 epoch_slot_no: 109659 block_no: 7174131 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 57293 time: 2022-04-27 04:12:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa12df5740f39a3f365e339e7b314d10ea54578718cf0f9f1bd384ea42f6f2aBlock Operator
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