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 7438034 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 64991667 epoch_slot_no: 18867 block_no: 7437857 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 74832 time: 2022-06-30 02:59:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd94ada6f2411be78269ace274264be538c5558dd58776e9e538cc166bf295521Block Operator
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