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 7175127 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59483521 epoch_slot_no: 126721 block_no: 7174950 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 47015 time: 2022-04-27 08:56:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ed6dd175def99ced49e6eff607659d2c02cbf0b0b820f6b9971e5ed8db3c0dfBlock Operator
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