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 6779542 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51108681 epoch_slot_no: 391881 block_no: 6779365 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 71991 time: 2022-01-20 10:36:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66d5774f3a73f25b65bf0e3a8fa9f026711c1bfdf813dd3d131b39e25d1c5398Block Operator
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