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 7176231 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 59506347 epoch_slot_no: 149547 block_no: 7176054 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 79869 time: 2022-04-27 15:17:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d2cd0d6b636ad558d6ed0bea99bd9dbb1f17b1115f5faa2577f56ac764da6fBlock Operator
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