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 6770429 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50913490 epoch_slot_no: 196690 block_no: 6770252 slot_leader_id: 5402828 size: 72463 time: 2022-01-18 04:23:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24456f9046bdd53c3921413fbcb4c1cb62a8bc3e3b514c1fa3ae7e534e31b38Block Operator
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