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 7639059 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 69200364 epoch_slot_no: 339564 block_no: 7638882 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 87848 time: 2022-08-17 20:04:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33b665a6840b018dd0c4226777a443d081188f243551a6bfa1be1b376c0b6c8eBlock Operator
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