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 7540862 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 67138371 epoch_slot_no: 5571 block_no: 7540685 slot_leader_id: 7046986 size: 79850 time: 2022-07-24 23:17:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8690de2ea12aa0d41aab57e7588d127fb01a51c18881d06b24b093fdb15d1490Block Operator
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