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 7542599 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 67173961 epoch_slot_no: 41161 block_no: 7542422 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 46730 time: 2022-07-25 09:10:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a4412d9b45bc30bac5bb60a7beb97fa0a0b2061e717544812731fcf71bfc06eBlock Operator
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