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 7274743 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 61572596 epoch_slot_no: 55796 block_no: 7274566 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 81913 time: 2022-05-21 13:14:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa478176b0a53cd59e737ffccc2487d8b1f75e78559fb8b7c1ff4efffd114f77aBlock Operator
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