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 7639257 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 69204292 epoch_slot_no: 343492 block_no: 7639080 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 85046 time: 2022-08-17 21:09:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69a51bda4bbeeb56d0df0a3eaca361e678ce787131080a66626dc0185d9907f8Block Operator
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