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 6784648 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 51217371 epoch_slot_no: 68571 block_no: 6784471 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 68304 time: 2022-01-21 16:47:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccb9accfece4fa9f003562f63d8895a09671be8b71505031b71465c8e7657c17Block Operator
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