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 6777845 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51072621 epoch_slot_no: 355821 block_no: 6777668 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 69552 time: 2022-01-20 00:35:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39d73d450021fd14bd8cc674339c9c7beabdb3a00b7164c12f3e1350e0e0b866Block Operator
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