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 7177636 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 59534512 epoch_slot_no: 177712 block_no: 7177459 slot_leader_id: 4635407 size: 87792 time: 2022-04-27 23:06:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f34782ff9f9c99a55dd87cdd1140c35f41e67f5d5c68a768d6a280f15bb8dd3Block Operator
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