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 6765178 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 50801064 epoch_slot_no: 84264 block_no: 6765001 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 71860 time: 2022-01-16 21:09:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf81c1e5e72b039f7fbc4cf6fea01f84c6f602e109ede43afca608fbcd997b04Block Operator
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