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 6778299 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 51082657 epoch_slot_no: 365857 block_no: 6778122 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 72014 time: 2022-01-20 03:22:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc21fc7d77eb345077bbee3b7e118679c6e4e55db9d627306770fee9e3dd7a206Block Operator
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