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 6770943 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 50924805 epoch_slot_no: 208005 block_no: 6770766 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 69727 time: 2022-01-18 07:31:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x640596e831b6ba711408baf8504bd0fd6ece2cfc6a3a3c1fe8997140e6d2dc54Block Operator
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