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 6770386 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 50912643 epoch_slot_no: 195843 block_no: 6770209 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 70109 time: 2022-01-18 04:08:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cae670f2899bd83b2a28693634be597be41bf09a3d5da2537ed43c10b53315eBlock Operator
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