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 6783149 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 51186440 epoch_slot_no: 37640 block_no: 6782972 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 72364 time: 2022-01-21 08:12:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadee40f3972ac3f06370a0d3364dad7dabfc8f4d9f6ff73a9d958d3c13a8dc26Block Operator
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