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 7574835 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 67861009 epoch_slot_no: 296209 block_no: 7574658 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 83887 time: 2022-08-02 08:01:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa1fd9a5c78639d58cd0a08267b836de55e4ab95823c852786bd9f3fe651be0Block Operator
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