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 7174454 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 59469440 epoch_slot_no: 112640 block_no: 7174277 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 43798 time: 2022-04-27 05:02:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c542a36cc1ca28cbfb4767ea06b730554a557cafa22ce231c6427699ed054eeBlock Operator
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