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 7177642 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 59534640 epoch_slot_no: 177840 block_no: 7177465 slot_leader_id: 4604290 size: 88274 time: 2022-04-27 23:08:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1c3f4ba06701bfc9e81b661c26849f8c4b6db50b5ba2aee24ded25e15947f9bBlock Operator
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