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 7176677 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 59515694 epoch_slot_no: 158894 block_no: 7176500 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 88667 time: 2022-04-27 17:53:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9020a88996740c270575c052b65fd1bbf80df57675957d42fb817fe9ba8e83e5Block Operator
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