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 6784556 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51215478 epoch_slot_no: 66678 block_no: 6784379 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 59577 time: 2022-01-21 16:16:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc25fb806ce2f153c9aab0225d61e3fa34fafa1bde4b170bc8345a0230a51e0faBlock Operator
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