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 6772569 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 50959331 epoch_slot_no: 242531 block_no: 6772392 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 61492 time: 2022-01-18 17:07:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x052161817eeed50f4f6bd73c9feec3deda3106d9f5aad27c54b59a03343022eeBlock Operator
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