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 7176435 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 59510320 epoch_slot_no: 153520 block_no: 7176258 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 88474 time: 2022-04-27 16:23:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dde56a8ed331d579b946c53053a195fec85b0f550baae53c6cf3dea3fa466edBlock Operator
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