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 7574815 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67860571 epoch_slot_no: 295771 block_no: 7574638 slot_leader_id: 5781382 size: 78976 time: 2022-08-02 07:54:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f65bf529a7316caca4368413c24fbcbab7fd35ae6a4726db8b901fbace466aBlock Operator
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