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 6774993 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 51011239 epoch_slot_no: 294439 block_no: 6774816 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 63773 time: 2022-01-19 07:32:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1712ef581423f5844dc8ed102cc7e2c65c76e7972954884b051df4e71f5e23eBlock Operator
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