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 7540982 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67141071 epoch_slot_no: 8271 block_no: 7540805 slot_leader_id: 5861007 size: 86118 time: 2022-07-25 00:02:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdac7a427443472178d6d45628335be1952c41b4eaf061250f50c1409f86c1b1Block Operator
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