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 6780476 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51129016 epoch_slot_no: 412216 block_no: 6780299 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 65403 time: 2022-01-20 16:15:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0511ce6d915ddbc46271c7b407d77bca60c860938b2bc3f568f190dde268ab9Block Operator
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