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 6773152 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 50972048 epoch_slot_no: 255248 block_no: 6772975 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 71745 time: 2022-01-18 20:38:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1432f28eb22276380ec7e30f1b119a3877d601a5158d1a051bd5a9297286394dBlock Operator
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