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 6781945 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 51160745 epoch_slot_no: 11945 block_no: 6781768 slot_leader_id: 6283026 size: 72275 time: 2022-01-21 01:03:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21e56261c9c4250e019c80b2409c3428a0774dc0137b288fccb774ae13bb34f6Block Operator
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