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 7639944 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 69218513 epoch_slot_no: 357713 block_no: 7639767 slot_leader_id: 7101284 size: 87858 time: 2022-08-18 01:06:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16f5586741d940f7e894a24d042713f5f022b03fa9219b86e886811aae0b7f3cBlock Operator
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