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 7177047 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59523120 epoch_slot_no: 166320 block_no: 7176870 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 85973 time: 2022-04-27 19:56:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c7132d129dc85355a0ccc151c2227d21c1d97360b59f921b08a361fd5187ed0Block Operator
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