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 7274483 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 61566828 epoch_slot_no: 50028 block_no: 7274306 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 37145 time: 2022-05-21 11:38:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ff85c4871da53af2fd69ef8a31985ef48a6ff34077b155a21a5c9459822a5c0Block Operator
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