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 6774978 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 51010872 epoch_slot_no: 294072 block_no: 6774801 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 72274 time: 2022-01-19 07:26:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x419579066f7aed0a399352b0867f6ad6a469ada84841441cd55f7c2f8d879ba3Block Operator
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