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 7174982 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 59480308 epoch_slot_no: 123508 block_no: 7174805 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 81309 time: 2022-04-27 08:03:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ee6ff39e42adfcb416ef5e3eb67a8f6aef5080a48a80f6470a67b78b4188236Block Operator
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