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 7575156 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 67867764 epoch_slot_no: 302964 block_no: 7574979 slot_leader_id: 7012380 size: 80316 time: 2022-08-02 09:54:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcb2b43292dc1cade55a67bdf9d1ef9467c304e91f4bd21d57edb23ddb4bf5c4Block Operator
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