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 7538661 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 67093623 epoch_slot_no: 392823 block_no: 7538484 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 18432 time: 2022-07-24 10:51:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3163b395f4cdce7b7680164e29e17e4c7944a148f7c7278a7b1c9902bca0df6Block Operator
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