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 7438553 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 65003836 epoch_slot_no: 31036 block_no: 7438376 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 88121 time: 2022-06-30 06:22:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf42709d581f3018c9756b613c22021ac3dce7ba7d1489ce5be629ca7e412339Block Operator
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