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 7274305 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61563008 epoch_slot_no: 46208 block_no: 7274128 slot_leader_id: 7197012 size: 83627 time: 2022-05-21 10:34:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709e79a1fafa4d23cad14724187379dfa3490600240f576fd7975bf19ccf338aBlock Operator
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