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 7274708 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 61571930 epoch_slot_no: 55130 block_no: 7274531 slot_leader_id: 5066592 size: 28352 time: 2022-05-21 13:03:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11edbf7d1eb34fb297de7284abca8ac553ffcf969b2e43082d2f8df234507902Block Operator
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