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 6783194 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51187418 epoch_slot_no: 38618 block_no: 6783017 slot_leader_id: 5881880 size: 72456 time: 2022-01-21 08:28:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9276a40ff0dbec93b7cfa30c8c0c914131b94407a5d902ed7dd3724c99c80b8Block Operator
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