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 6782980 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 51182567 epoch_slot_no: 33767 block_no: 6782803 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 72338 time: 2022-01-21 07:07:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ad456ed8a7c27519e00a8a2d5462ee42b73c00d66011c8f6963efa86a5a010bBlock Operator
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