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 6779931 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51116990 epoch_slot_no: 400190 block_no: 6779754 slot_leader_id: 4955934 size: 72390 time: 2022-01-20 12:54:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc224621e563a88f872676df742d0ab0238421e380c20f38336443aee79d705f4Block Operator
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