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 6777468 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 51064770 epoch_slot_no: 347970 block_no: 6777291 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 72109 time: 2022-01-19 22:24:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e9d7ab120511163becee2d65ebacd1c0acfc1c4f29e40df5ce80efe4074b057Block Operator
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