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 6782807 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51179051 epoch_slot_no: 30251 block_no: 6782630 slot_leader_id: 5026460 size: 72277 time: 2022-01-21 06:09:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f55e3281adebebf1fb8d3598dfa055cc255293ee9b1870822a42e1931960936Block Operator
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