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 7177339 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 59528985 epoch_slot_no: 172185 block_no: 7177162 slot_leader_id: 7046511 size: 84963 time: 2022-04-27 21:34:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7eca9d0ca769857f3d55a7fa81a9d1a2659685cac0c10b2e3922b5c6424aa13Block Operator
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