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 7274236 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 61561463 epoch_slot_no: 44663 block_no: 7274059 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 13368 time: 2022-05-21 10:09:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa841969cbd9580a4429aac5578a14a8b4f83d3f8ac649f3f8b559c50d9b8d9a3Block Operator
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