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 6775662 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 51026679 epoch_slot_no: 309879 block_no: 6775485 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 71001 time: 2022-01-19 11:49:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cd0e25820dbc079cf4ed6747f096d0e4b6b1ec5bca3555da1fbad2dd80e9caaBlock Operator
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