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 6774769 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 51006496 epoch_slot_no: 289696 block_no: 6774592 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 72239 time: 2022-01-19 06:13:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8ef1e23f8a2c9523eabdc41075ef28cac12215084e9705112c3670cb9cc1f4Block Operator
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