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 6777538 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 51066176 epoch_slot_no: 349376 block_no: 6777361 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 71542 time: 2022-01-19 22:47:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f60c6b22341e2385241c3a51f4ade0fe089d22eb8a9551cbb75771b0b7eb627Block Operator
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