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 6785218 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 51229998 epoch_slot_no: 81198 block_no: 6785041 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 69548 time: 2022-01-21 20:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x975fb900c0b938a4dd947a2bf08c468ad4c1c225e620058ba892e6dba6c6fc49Block Operator
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