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 7540912 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 67139698 epoch_slot_no: 6898 block_no: 7540735 slot_leader_id: 7179578 size: 84799 time: 2022-07-24 23:39:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb287b7b30f70cda174d3e1746d9c9ff94bd24019c0d0db1bbb1c2f182dba26f0Block Operator
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