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 7438798 Details
Epoch: 348 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 65009243 epoch_slot_no: 36443 block_no: 7438621 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 1189 time: 2022-06-30 07:52:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0496231c0dc76ae22ccc553eddd17207e3448b8aa62b73d41f3347f8b6ba633aBlock Operator
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