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 6775264 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 51017807 epoch_slot_no: 301007 block_no: 6775087 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 72375 time: 2022-01-19 09:21:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe24a4e23b498778ad33556e5ccbcd4f732fc056af4dffacb22c8ee86a2cec5fBlock Operator
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