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 6775273 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51017970 epoch_slot_no: 301170 block_no: 6775096 slot_leader_id: 4641293 size: 64665 time: 2022-01-19 09:24:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a503c77101a2555680279783147f10b7b6a8f5a512bd92e24e29f2d3459eaeBlock Operator
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