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 7574086 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67845820 epoch_slot_no: 281020 block_no: 7573909 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 80072 time: 2022-08-02 03:48:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76814f6608bc63f5bc860c27dc6f4031857dd52cab9e74831a8b3c0ff8d5a173Block Operator
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