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 7175191 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59484752 epoch_slot_no: 127952 block_no: 7175014 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 84844 time: 2022-04-27 09:17:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e53a07ddc316d0a0cb86842a9d43cccd6022d9d7014867b519dc0e51a80c300Block Operator
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