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 6784375 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 51212018 epoch_slot_no: 63218 block_no: 6784198 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 72186 time: 2022-01-21 15:18:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316336a5ac7395b7cf4e98e453cdbc70affb32fd7bfc5672965f78862fbb78ebBlock Operator
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