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 7274812 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 61574351 epoch_slot_no: 57551 block_no: 7274635 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 88743 time: 2022-05-21 13:44:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa84f4269bdfbc8e80c5860560b5c2d0bd5a6d69c043d269662c8c738f81d8e25Block Operator
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