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 6782926 Details
Epoch: 316Number of transactions in block: 76
slot_no: 51181680
epoch_slot_no: 32880
block_no: 6782749
slot_leader_id: 6394529
size: 71816
time: 2022-01-21 06:52:51
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa98d13dae900324312a07f08c1316343a6636a5ed47f942302e3f7c43391a662
Block Operator
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