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 6777213 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 51059189 epoch_slot_no: 342389 block_no: 6777036 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 72161 time: 2022-01-19 20:51:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09f8ca47584f506b9cbc7dde2c37eb9d03727189dcb9be4a672c9739eb1edef0Block Operator
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