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 6778201 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51080686 epoch_slot_no: 363886 block_no: 6778024 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 72425 time: 2022-01-20 02:49:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x205492ddb5f1fc837c8aab92d54569b8061d49a1df2ffacdf1eb33c312a80c6bBlock Operator
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