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 7274887 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 61575973 epoch_slot_no: 59173 block_no: 7274710 slot_leader_id: 6685760 size: 62342 time: 2022-05-21 14:11:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaf781555b41941dce806f92f6570712e1de6b0383e857d5f90d0aeeb2603897Block Operator
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