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 7274661 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 61570833 epoch_slot_no: 54033 block_no: 7274484 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 88282 time: 2022-05-21 12:45:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa007a07883ab9ebd06cf3143e3853ef4da43e8358d1739895e8f1f8a8bf6edafBlock Operator
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