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 6777849 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 51072694 epoch_slot_no: 355894 block_no: 6777672 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 72303 time: 2022-01-20 00:36:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x209be2ba55d3bc9b757c8d3952a6bf88e3f480b3df6635a483072690053e3b17Block Operator
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