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 6782613 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 51174613 epoch_slot_no: 25813 block_no: 6782436 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 72182 time: 2022-01-21 04:55:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a4896667592e23fb5ddadf9b23c21edbeea27ef24f81a34e4b0522f91ec0c25Block Operator
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