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 7541701 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 67155657 epoch_slot_no: 22857 block_no: 7541524 slot_leader_id: 7089051 size: 85152 time: 2022-07-25 04:05:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd67d96dce056f863df62fc1c17b134c5d8e45327e5e2253be4ef698fec48f0Block Operator
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