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 7540988 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 67141197 epoch_slot_no: 8397 block_no: 7540811 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 84062 time: 2022-07-25 00:04:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x039ff3daf37290995ccb25932b126b184f155e35ac6c4c90b2e02aa82ae1333cBlock Operator
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