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 7274574 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 61569031 epoch_slot_no: 52231 block_no: 7274397 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 88849 time: 2022-05-21 12:15:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d31dad831f5cd43e8dbe8a7f7aec1c7211217f12443ef0fe9b4cafd3f689743Block Operator
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