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 7438207 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 64995519 epoch_slot_no: 22719 block_no: 7438030 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 82161 time: 2022-06-30 04:03:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e066bb4a4105ed40e290fdb1975426a837e0c98ed5fe427782afd963e601109Block Operator
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