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 6779366 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 51105039 epoch_slot_no: 388239 block_no: 6779189 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 72354 time: 2022-01-20 09:35:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x705d7f79a7f2f5437d058402f5f2cff74bfb35db01dc5465d9913c391afbeffcBlock Operator
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