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 6784628 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 51216980 epoch_slot_no: 68180 block_no: 6784451 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 68140 time: 2022-01-21 16:41:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c1c6ce750be44823ed801e4aa10884dbabc07d746b7f2c74b2bd9401b0f721bBlock Operator
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