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 7639168 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 69202285 epoch_slot_no: 341485 block_no: 7638991 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 66935 time: 2022-08-17 20:36:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c73e04500cdeef2e84d4277edd29a267247ed2e140995e7bb0ad8c25ef148e6Block Operator
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