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 6775708 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 51027780 epoch_slot_no: 310980 block_no: 6775531 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 71391 time: 2022-01-19 12:07:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68072781b7a2a035b13262e5d0f3265e21c01f0b71d4f1a67eacdabfeb80823eBlock Operator
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