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 7574243 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67848820 epoch_slot_no: 284020 block_no: 7574066 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 72421 time: 2022-08-02 04:38:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b4063508492de0939b80b15827c8c084f5ddbd4fc7cc7cc21e4f7f08bae7a1Block Operator
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