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 6782262 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51167592 epoch_slot_no: 18792 block_no: 6782085 slot_leader_id: 6782021 size: 69961 time: 2022-01-21 02:58:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11da5f4b911ef5c654ef99be6a5f3a06f2f69c31cb51c719ae3ec63fdab8bf92Block Operator
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