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 6782261 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51167570 epoch_slot_no: 18770 block_no: 6782084 slot_leader_id: 5756814 size: 67982 time: 2022-01-21 02:57:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e9dccccf3f25340b79481e03bc188c8e57f36aa0e7e2c0f2dcfef6869b0413dBlock Operator
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