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 6770204 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 50908533 epoch_slot_no: 191733 block_no: 6770027 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 65027 time: 2022-01-18 03:00:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dad8729540a8b3c42af1c2e2b90fa58a45c108619315bda9be7f6b27424f84aBlock Operator
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