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 6775427 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 51021446 epoch_slot_no: 304646 block_no: 6775250 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 59876 time: 2022-01-19 10:22:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf49e45e1b5507344ca4d5e3944ed227718c70a67c6cd875c3d0c83925f031926Block Operator
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