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 7542018 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 67162186 epoch_slot_no: 29386 block_no: 7541841 slot_leader_id: 6214749 size: 15759 time: 2022-07-25 05:54:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8521c3028598757e66dd0aa951071a24fd45dc182c3106a00b2005ce1901783Block Operator
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