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 6780840 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 51137043 epoch_slot_no: 420243 block_no: 6780663 slot_leader_id: 5467444 size: 72031 time: 2022-01-20 18:28:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9cc6ca35dd9c9a389ce623e18184fe5a2883b7c2aee11f425030f5cc603387dBlock Operator
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