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 6773596 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 50981958 epoch_slot_no: 265158 block_no: 6773419 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 71449 time: 2022-01-18 23:24:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9db66e8324f7535c9c8e3ec6468f8220a8922cb0f2cee98b4087b3375a0945aBlock Operator
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