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 6778981 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 51096898 epoch_slot_no: 380098 block_no: 6778804 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 72056 time: 2022-01-20 07:19:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40babfabbc3f274d8a4600c70d3ebbc3b7e69c72135ece33de5a9e3ee4e1679bBlock Operator
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