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 7274150 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 61559503 epoch_slot_no: 42703 block_no: 7273973 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 49035 time: 2022-05-21 09:36:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4224010709adca6a718a1a89f81e6d954a42101e95b06d1eeb6a9f92a3e2848eBlock Operator
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