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 6773308 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 50975502 epoch_slot_no: 258702 block_no: 6773131 slot_leader_id: 6253197 size: 69350 time: 2022-01-18 21:36:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x397ccad78b2f4c4c19f1b5183f7fe0ee5b87cc1243a96c955fa36eefc7713d65Block Operator
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