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 7574317 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 67850271 epoch_slot_no: 285471 block_no: 7574140 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 55845 time: 2022-08-02 05:02:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f38ce7d9a0d86d6a123903e156772c2a26cdeeb2690107db4026dee207e3a48Block Operator
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