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 7438678 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 65006737 epoch_slot_no: 33937 block_no: 7438501 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 43158 time: 2022-06-30 07:10:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x816725a6725aaa7e5d3cd20815464a0f30a9cf2287b2187fef52671e044221a1Block Operator
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