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 6774183 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 50994144 epoch_slot_no: 277344 block_no: 6774006 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 68405 time: 2022-01-19 02:47:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b3500b5f0d02c9f11450bfd3976a304a4f6a47323d7c7a1f3272fb29eda4a1Block Operator
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