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 6783997 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 51204514 epoch_slot_no: 55714 block_no: 6783820 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 68929 time: 2022-01-21 13:13:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0919743e927847a2fe2d4ab11d5f95edc415e3fcd4c8fda8dc987ec75c80a00Block Operator
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