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 6773339 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 50976196 epoch_slot_no: 259396 block_no: 6773162 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 71199 time: 2022-01-18 21:48:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa052602ae5b134808103724bd1f3d943963b9e125013bed2b2e35e80affdab63Block Operator
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