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 6782491 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 51172486 epoch_slot_no: 23686 block_no: 6782314 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 67172 time: 2022-01-21 04:19:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfb31e679f6670b26464574bfd0ddae1ce5ce36c2e9b6b9ca643b9f4199827b0Block Operator
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