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 6785460 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 51234917 epoch_slot_no: 86117 block_no: 6785283 slot_leader_id: 5617977 size: 60685 time: 2022-01-21 21:40:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7f3f60b9ababaf350f0db0d559925b53fecbf716ba9ff8cddbd7b11fc763d98Block Operator
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