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 7540638 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 67133741 epoch_slot_no: 941 block_no: 7540461 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 88309 time: 2022-07-24 22:00:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96d68253058055704fba653da6ef68666dc290849b33b1550172cee58735525aBlock Operator
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