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 7540961 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67140656 epoch_slot_no: 7856 block_no: 7540784 slot_leader_id: 7376579 size: 87237 time: 2022-07-24 23:55:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9e9f6d20704d863b2b13921c0fa8ba8deb69e8f04399bcdf92cc15e757521a7Block Operator
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