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 6784183 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51208523 epoch_slot_no: 59723 block_no: 6784006 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 72387 time: 2022-01-21 14:20:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d999cb3ed70d73debc84e84443098b2c3296a9ca3ab1baee44e8451dc731319Block Operator
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