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 6784229 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51209356 epoch_slot_no: 60556 block_no: 6784052 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 71020 time: 2022-01-21 14:34:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3e97e570a02e5537fb8fcf2463c0c96de8d1f94fab15c6e78a712975e5caf41Block Operator
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