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 6786242 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 51250537 epoch_slot_no: 101737 block_no: 6786065 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 61006 time: 2022-01-22 02:00:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ec036982ef14fa45395dd2a149cb479fda78a49a08468afef659542f78b7a7Block Operator
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