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 7639532 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 69209869 epoch_slot_no: 349069 block_no: 7639355 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 42860 time: 2022-08-17 22:42:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dc5333f0a3e878219a48c741c1360c7f969a202e9138753f48572737eeb0b08Block Operator
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