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 6770288 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 50910204 epoch_slot_no: 193404 block_no: 6770111 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 56640 time: 2022-01-18 03:28:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf566c0e1b7849530650246dedd836d1af746e7d9874b1313e2875f7097de09e9Block Operator
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