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 6775663 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 51026702 epoch_slot_no: 309902 block_no: 6775486 slot_leader_id: 6245983 size: 72208 time: 2022-01-19 11:49:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ced6c7a180edb30b0a9629519edff72f3299cd26d8737514ffb8ececa1c2edBlock Operator
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