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 6776342 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 51041530 epoch_slot_no: 324730 block_no: 6776165 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 70822 time: 2022-01-19 15:57:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8027bac6940e226ff6948086ed035768cc4c96d4f318c503ccbd22b03ce20c54Block Operator
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