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 6774345 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 50997517 epoch_slot_no: 280717 block_no: 6774168 slot_leader_id: 6148202 size: 71044 time: 2022-01-19 03:43:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ff53fcdc7246f02fdea055b9b88000079b6ea9ddafc4eb5cf050e1b151890aBlock Operator
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