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 7177886 Details
Epoch: 335 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 59539530 epoch_slot_no: 182730 block_no: 7177709 slot_leader_id: 6772860 size: 88318 time: 2022-04-28 00:30:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64f577e0b66e15fe46a7dced2fb6f522ae896409d7c4e35e8989328ad9bb4cbfBlock Operator
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