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 7174505 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 59470601 epoch_slot_no: 113801 block_no: 7174328 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 22320 time: 2022-04-27 05:21:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1e95eb76708e73e8b1312555cf764758dea7438e71d95804af093c4d74713c6Block Operator
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