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 7540968 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 67140796 epoch_slot_no: 7996 block_no: 7540791 slot_leader_id: 6105275 size: 84425 time: 2022-07-24 23:58:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b6b1fbb5fa49789991ddf868261832c828052a53b53c5b5a46dae9dc1dba1ccBlock Operator
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