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 6781257 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 51146535 epoch_slot_no: 429735 block_no: 6781080 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 70683 time: 2022-01-20 21:07:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2bfdeb8981e3dcbbd197df6f389099d1eded7bbdc4dee4aa378fe79ee368d33Block Operator
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