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 6779214 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 51101723 epoch_slot_no: 384923 block_no: 6779037 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 71714 time: 2022-01-20 08:40:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dd481414728ba790ee0f37acefe4af5f28861b96a6504aa2e3021abb685cd28Block Operator
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