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 7438574 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 65004327 epoch_slot_no: 31527 block_no: 7438397 slot_leader_id: 5847399 size: 62239 time: 2022-06-30 06:30:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d7a03c8909656a081c5394b772c28f0f25524ed781fc8d5dd82a8dc5c8ed59Block Operator
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