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 7639126 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 69201414 epoch_slot_no: 340614 block_no: 7638949 slot_leader_id: 4562647 size: 69247 time: 2022-08-17 20:21:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09dc7a49a438ec040fb2f4b613a0a77b91910edbb89b6617192ede8714085a24Block Operator
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