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 7639398 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69207201 epoch_slot_no: 346401 block_no: 7639221 slot_leader_id: 7131382 size: 70501 time: 2022-08-17 21:58:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf91bebd9e1706470b3a1bcec113f5c9c4db5349439dfbe9ccf0cb2db8d7f4ab8Block Operator
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