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 6781494 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 107 slot_no: 51151344 epoch_slot_no: 2544 block_no: 6781317 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 70670 time: 2022-01-20 22:27:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x456ae38cd1567e313f10c7ceae93975e7bf6196a0e4968f6841d6b8a5fe7e95bBlock Operator
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