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 6777809 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 51071793 epoch_slot_no: 354993 block_no: 6777632 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 61096 time: 2022-01-20 00:21:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48a71a7c275e4635b125b10eaaf6e26fd7e380fe496b9902012358d7fbc3b4a2Block Operator
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