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 7176396 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59509543 epoch_slot_no: 152743 block_no: 7176219 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 83254 time: 2022-04-27 16:10:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd36e7a7e6355a32a42e0b72bf7f3049246ed34addf542b96b8da2188ec7b67a5Block Operator
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