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 7438274 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 64997075 epoch_slot_no: 24275 block_no: 7438097 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 38865 time: 2022-06-30 04:29:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26af191235638bf938452593450f812eda29239f3b1f571bce610f57cd0a4bbbBlock Operator
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