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 6782820 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 51179341 epoch_slot_no: 30541 block_no: 6782643 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 71427 time: 2022-01-21 06:13:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed9cd91579eb91209821fdb81e4abf05a9cb1afbfdd501058897a6c598d68708Block Operator
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