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 7174474 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 59469821 epoch_slot_no: 113021 block_no: 7174297 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 3341 time: 2022-04-27 05:08:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253cbfea02cf666a92a74a767ec9856c22a7a309bcc6924e1bb282a7979eae99Block Operator
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