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 7639288 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 69204913 epoch_slot_no: 344113 block_no: 7639111 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 33086 time: 2022-08-17 21:20:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x179a5d95f01df348a3b405699563618d079ce4a9906b3b1f0b36e8287f6f4c79Block Operator
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