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 7177685 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 59535453 epoch_slot_no: 178653 block_no: 7177508 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 88276 time: 2022-04-27 23:22:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x555aa5e0707a463015023384d275a1fad4cedb4c8e52c486dca3d36ce96d6f2eBlock Operator
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