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 6780364 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51126506 epoch_slot_no: 409706 block_no: 6780187 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 71965 time: 2022-01-20 15:33:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c5b8f41b8d79eae21b2e3bc75561895f75a0fea964bea883e99c85244f5ddcaBlock Operator
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