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 7176016 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59501481 epoch_slot_no: 144681 block_no: 7175839 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 88837 time: 2022-04-27 13:56:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01d2ab512326375cf9bcceaf50df9d8f0801293c5d7ee0b71997a70d45948187Block Operator
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