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 7574566 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 67855754 epoch_slot_no: 290954 block_no: 7574389 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 33533 time: 2022-08-02 06:34:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b40f566049327893aa1cdee4687dc6e45c9ae0b8a90d5eb7af800129b3ae24dBlock Operator
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