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 6771215 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 50930582 epoch_slot_no: 213782 block_no: 6771038 slot_leader_id: 5449400 size: 26458 time: 2022-01-18 09:07:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9645a75f29d84a1f2b86694625d8d10f5ad8a44d5e42ee9ba7bab52b7df1ef96Block Operator
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