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 6770975 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 50925472 epoch_slot_no: 208672 block_no: 6770798 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 39741 time: 2022-01-18 07:42:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe508ff6bb9bf14ae65151cfe156c45189db9a2404ff9bce9d8e9ca573dded4aBlock Operator
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