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 7177132 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 59524990 epoch_slot_no: 168190 block_no: 7176955 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 88791 time: 2022-04-27 20:28:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a07ef4ea135749374332c55b2fc476de31dfba5177b76cf044d08f3a276562bBlock Operator
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