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 6770349 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 50911643 epoch_slot_no: 194843 block_no: 6770172 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 71942 time: 2022-01-18 03:52:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c32dd3158e72ef6e53897432ea48c837c56175b78088000fd306f860784338aBlock Operator
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