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 7540257 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 67125916 epoch_slot_no: 425116 block_no: 7540080 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 31793 time: 2022-07-24 19:50:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f463ff78c227f6c8f53172bfa9fb0692e66257238c7ae1a149697e934bda215Block Operator
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