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 7174895 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 59478634 epoch_slot_no: 121834 block_no: 7174718 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 30660 time: 2022-04-27 07:35:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e687001f3b206c11996282e08f8e1d7fb4911f2e67eaf162710bed7131d6cfBlock Operator
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