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 7177526 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59532453 epoch_slot_no: 175653 block_no: 7177349 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 87632 time: 2022-04-27 22:32:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x579df21c8cbef38ec45a63b0e9f851279d52f5ab27d85c723aaaaeae82de3c5eBlock Operator
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