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 6771123 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 50928750 epoch_slot_no: 211950 block_no: 6770946 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 72248 time: 2022-01-18 08:37:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91ac35d6eda9c9ed6cb4316fb65ef4e985a3e98a0cf9673296e62401c080794aBlock Operator
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