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 6776864 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 51052036 epoch_slot_no: 335236 block_no: 6776687 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 72433 time: 2022-01-19 18:52:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5374234f28cf3ea2abc4ae5b6f6c5f5f53a7b1744ef8759a40526a707eb075c9Block Operator
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