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 7274761 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 61572985 epoch_slot_no: 56185 block_no: 7274584 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 87346 time: 2022-05-21 13:21:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd9dd415289c90b2feb98f7dadd05b45f0ffb6bd689b7f73b96d302884871cdBlock Operator
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