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 6772299 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 50953699 epoch_slot_no: 236899 block_no: 6772122 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 72172 time: 2022-01-18 15:33:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd513998d82fa346a3e1435d2ccaade154a5a8f3ca3f39b7fb4619dfa3ceaf22bBlock Operator
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