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 7176215 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59506014 epoch_slot_no: 149214 block_no: 7176038 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 68944 time: 2022-04-27 15:11:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c1d8070166d36ae6b6102ecb597968645b8c75aee922b43bd3c9a439a3e075aBlock Operator
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