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 7639522 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 69209692 epoch_slot_no: 348892 block_no: 7639345 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 86242 time: 2022-08-17 22:39:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x597df55f75dae25aab54a2d03b33282896e7ba2eebcf1d3110c7caf80cb58a0bBlock Operator
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