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 7538748 Details
Epoch: 352 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 67095292 epoch_slot_no: 394492 block_no: 7538571 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 81518 time: 2022-07-24 11:19:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466eeae0e083f8140086f9a6f5790f809edf540f2e8e60d6ce565df97ca1adbaBlock Operator
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