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 7176748 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 59517233 epoch_slot_no: 160433 block_no: 7176571 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 87473 time: 2022-04-27 18:18:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x879c54dd385ee55042e9725cc9207b3a731ebd405bdc4b67a7ddf643b231a36fBlock Operator
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