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 7541394 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67149289 epoch_slot_no: 16489 block_no: 7541217 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 88340 time: 2022-07-25 02:19:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf100afdd1f1d0ce3b5b040a9e789aa51040607b691a99bbfd3f3994baf979e99Block Operator
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