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 7177683 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 59535437 epoch_slot_no: 178637 block_no: 7177506 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 88539 time: 2022-04-27 23:22:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270c0012c558a0cff1475632d4945abbfa6887b0401576f6064b31b966f2581fBlock Operator
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