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 7540779 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 67136466 epoch_slot_no: 3666 block_no: 7540602 slot_leader_id: 6132697 size: 87980 time: 2022-07-24 22:45:57 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31e9db7c03de94c4a136eaa16dc87e4330f9555ea35ed9fef8b746da9b53fe41Block Operator
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