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 6782627 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 51174996 epoch_slot_no: 26196 block_no: 6782450 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 71255 time: 2022-01-21 05:01:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc71a3feaf88fd77389e0b1b52ae6d1c9c112f2f655b9eef5ae70c6ec7602ed22Block Operator
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