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 6779618 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 51110330 epoch_slot_no: 393530 block_no: 6779441 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 55905 time: 2022-01-20 11:03:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31c774f64171c22bcd4faa700ff1ef46e7a84605e4c791e831376034d869835cBlock Operator
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