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 7177224 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 59526811 epoch_slot_no: 170011 block_no: 7177047 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 85537 time: 2022-04-27 20:58:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217397b55c01096c9d22e228bd57149a7c0bf26b591169abbb87eaf5142340bfBlock Operator
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