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 6773969 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 50989976 epoch_slot_no: 273176 block_no: 6773792 slot_leader_id: 6248792 size: 72112 time: 2022-01-19 01:37:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7eab6fcf7569d357384f0d6008c503aea2145f5dcf6e234d8f3110bf7e54897Block Operator
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