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 7538673 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 67093907 epoch_slot_no: 393107 block_no: 7538496 slot_leader_id: 7076804 size: 62835 time: 2022-07-24 10:56:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5ca4a515e905fcb741aee0a18a5d444dd036ec14680bcf562d8e8d1c7a83aaBlock Operator
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