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 6775127 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 51014472 epoch_slot_no: 297672 block_no: 6774950 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 71977 time: 2022-01-19 08:26:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f395fc77f3e2208bd8c51208faa2d7360a4280c103991637105082c9f0b579Block Operator
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