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 6778096 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 51078256 epoch_slot_no: 361456 block_no: 6777919 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 71570 time: 2022-01-20 02:09:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39568348ec4c7ca4eab9f59b1c4fb8ccbfc2292eb6d2802fd96a7b11ad3e5888Block Operator
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