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 7177340 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 59529060 epoch_slot_no: 172260 block_no: 7177163 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 85052 time: 2022-04-27 21:35:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01e7afc745a6bcdb5fc1a1d433f519f2aef13b1249f379a340a7f28f4ddc480dBlock Operator
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