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 7574311 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 67850114 epoch_slot_no: 285314 block_no: 7574134 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 18009 time: 2022-08-02 05:00:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf38be9a6b7de868664d8ca218b68213aba5927d16c4034868b2d1c391c2c6a9fBlock Operator
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