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 7274116 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61558778 epoch_slot_no: 41978 block_no: 7273939 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 35565 time: 2022-05-21 09:24:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14b3a0ef0f5bd72dfce248be0eab83955ccf495d534176c75345d35b74a3882bBlock Operator
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