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 6777360 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 51062296 epoch_slot_no: 345496 block_no: 6777183 slot_leader_id: 6358989 size: 69210 time: 2022-01-19 21:43:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e59d7f85808e108315e6046ce4392441456a5a80d3798b3f050c895cb88cd1Block Operator
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