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 6778438 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 51085750 epoch_slot_no: 368950 block_no: 6778261 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 71993 time: 2022-01-20 04:14:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4dc77eedbc0615466eac739cab37a80ac931f42fc0ed288fd93b8fbed7e4929Block Operator
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