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 6779232 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51102197 epoch_slot_no: 385397 block_no: 6779055 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 65825 time: 2022-01-20 08:48:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c8a056ec013dccf22cde7eb0e8ed5cbc326308779379b005dcc1a068c7037edBlock Operator
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