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 7639342 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 69205987 epoch_slot_no: 345187 block_no: 7639165 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 88563 time: 2022-08-17 21:37:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dfaf19747d902b4e863f07360bacdb212aa27a0a4525b48c2305661be0c1639Block Operator
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