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 7438636 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65005916 epoch_slot_no: 33116 block_no: 7438459 slot_leader_id: 5218645 size: 30017 time: 2022-06-30 06:56:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b9abd12ea2889d4652a19bd94db51985f2b0808ff954c45fc3ce83f46223d03Block Operator
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