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 7174853 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 59477819 epoch_slot_no: 121019 block_no: 7174676 slot_leader_id: 7047398 size: 82989 time: 2022-04-27 07:21:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0888a6525a3355f3f871e8ea380c8040eb0daa0119c80928afd0c199afdd7cb7Block Operator
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