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 6771086 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 50927761 epoch_slot_no: 210961 block_no: 6770909 slot_leader_id: 5352598 size: 69733 time: 2022-01-18 08:20:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c6fbc1973cfb7a1918f24c513665ef60578d7ff8d66dcba5d895b43a8550bc9Block Operator
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