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 7177173 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 59525622 epoch_slot_no: 168822 block_no: 7176996 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 85808 time: 2022-04-27 20:38:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x630490f74477856f362c810df3f55f058a4a61069f8dd30d717eae33e6873b4cBlock Operator
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