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 7540807 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 67137020 epoch_slot_no: 4220 block_no: 7540630 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 84327 time: 2022-07-24 22:55:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb8e5eeb96bdc74fa52c87d3cec0e5ad86565fe92b09b54d0be6becf750049c5Block Operator
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