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 7541005 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 67141501 epoch_slot_no: 8701 block_no: 7540828 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 76911 time: 2022-07-25 00:09:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x006f528b7cbd3f50cc9c3b658bb2ea9791d61b02ae6892c36a542bf56a49941fBlock Operator
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