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 6783822 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51201170 epoch_slot_no: 52370 block_no: 6783645 slot_leader_id: 4622010 size: 69363 time: 2022-01-21 12:17:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb81ff53718c2346370b20e9e6df882abe275bfa0a4b93dc996d426f9970f705Block Operator
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