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 6784634 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 51217071 epoch_slot_no: 68271 block_no: 6784457 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 70230 time: 2022-01-21 16:42:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04e6d9f089dda837273f7360cef768026a5944ec25d5bb91e5eb50fb0ef0926cBlock Operator
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