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 6780939 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 92 slot_no: 51139361 epoch_slot_no: 422561 block_no: 6780762 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 71137 time: 2022-01-20 19:07:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2090774e206bf599989b57de7b3a72e64a24486479d3ca0e991568d50be778d6Block Operator
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