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 6772860 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 50965481 epoch_slot_no: 248681 block_no: 6772683 slot_leader_id: 6772860 size: 59055 time: 2022-01-18 18:49:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ba92da67fc819798facb4d6293614f555159a5f4af32157bf597d3d9e96c7b1Block Operator
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