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 7538494 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 67090333 epoch_slot_no: 389533 block_no: 7538317 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 86767 time: 2022-07-24 09:57:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f2fb66a6f550f53d08903cfa55205960ffb655a59330182b97f9de6b6a8c30Block Operator
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