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 7274033 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 61556930 epoch_slot_no: 40130 block_no: 7273856 slot_leader_id: 7013084 size: 18273 time: 2022-05-21 08:53:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16437d1d81d308f183a693f04c130f856f58688c320d221393b5f03b6496cea2Block Operator
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