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 6784126 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 51207310 epoch_slot_no: 58510 block_no: 6783949 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 63119 time: 2022-01-21 14:00:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86cc864c953f818f535cbcaf28846331b529c44dd408fd5af942dc346f54aa16Block Operator
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