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 7274652 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 61570731 epoch_slot_no: 53931 block_no: 7274475 slot_leader_id: 5987582 size: 26415 time: 2022-05-21 12:43:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb4e9768f10dc037b5c6fabac096200c4db7b977f939102845383dfe9097b820Block Operator
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