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 7177481 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 59531622 epoch_slot_no: 174822 block_no: 7177304 slot_leader_id: 7047164 size: 86669 time: 2022-04-27 22:18:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f176feb60c64fd22de6e07abc5bdfedd55a590684ee00774df2e92e3e18d8d2Block Operator
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