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 7174959 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59479901 epoch_slot_no: 123101 block_no: 7174782 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 41418 time: 2022-04-27 07:56:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56b81610dde56d257c13b3686cf0f6aa16b752d6a71cb91b6e8a3137a7412ef8Block Operator
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