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 7176562 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 59513381 epoch_slot_no: 156581 block_no: 7176385 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 45852 time: 2022-04-27 17:14:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb49f54b80fc8675bead4c6fa048a2849708abed59f2672a45ef7cc98a1d1ff8bBlock Operator
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