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 7639509 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 69209394 epoch_slot_no: 348594 block_no: 7639332 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 49937 time: 2022-08-17 22:34:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x523b5101226b3a5ec590074b87186f8e207953db7a60cd189f1da4e4dcab456eBlock Operator
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