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 7177608 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 59533842 epoch_slot_no: 177042 block_no: 7177431 slot_leader_id: 6979772 size: 88785 time: 2022-04-27 22:55:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cab82121d226fda4293eac64683a8530f5add99e939eb15f0e1d7c24ade373bBlock Operator
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