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 7540882 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 67138925 epoch_slot_no: 6125 block_no: 7540705 slot_leader_id: 6447896 size: 85668 time: 2022-07-24 23:26:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfc23e48eb3cf509c3ea7c12d9888b70da436ddc195a5e2f6d9cfbd9f3f9fbcbBlock Operator
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