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 6782691 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 51176560 epoch_slot_no: 27760 block_no: 6782514 slot_leader_id: 5875938 size: 72374 time: 2022-01-21 05:27:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2203d523bfc902e606259aaf468dd465091544ac1a7f002643c066f17bba319fBlock Operator
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