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 6782936 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 51181825 epoch_slot_no: 33025 block_no: 6782759 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 71777 time: 2022-01-21 06:55:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3b68c8628d8d34fe66fc5ed6413eedf920a6b5d20ae4c18c8dc4e969b110bb5Block Operator
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