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 7275175 Details
Epoch: 340 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 61582002 epoch_slot_no: 65202 block_no: 7274998 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 42005 time: 2022-05-21 15:51:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3cfaa376345ffeae33625635feff7f759ef8e3e2949d3218123fc37d474896Block Operator
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