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 6771812 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 50943500 epoch_slot_no: 226700 block_no: 6771635 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 57493 time: 2022-01-18 12:43:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9083fb432f2cf641c3b31aa8e2928989cd7b590438d94acc45456fa073340eaBlock Operator
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