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 7542728 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 67176515 epoch_slot_no: 43715 block_no: 7542551 slot_leader_id: 7542728 size: 13249 time: 2022-07-25 09:53:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc170da1905878a02eba8703d25ae616aee54c832268ba76e7e6a39410718a89aBlock Operator
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