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 7538375 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 67088044 epoch_slot_no: 387244 block_no: 7538198 slot_leader_id: 7356967 size: 25198 time: 2022-07-24 09:18:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaeacb70fc837f9bd87dd4d53439b9657bc7b4ad40d6d4f94369fdd32dd31a6c0Block Operator
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