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 6782548 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 51173445 epoch_slot_no: 24645 block_no: 6782371 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 71684 time: 2022-01-21 04:35:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20fa4860a11fd5394ddd67d80a6e369025f63a4d101eb403d64dfa932c5b770fBlock Operator
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