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 6786578 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 51258086 epoch_slot_no: 109286 block_no: 6786401 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 71436 time: 2022-01-22 04:06:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x311ab27f58f02e1ad9fd5a505f75fd7738b81f0000238219fa8f741d97e9d0d9Block Operator
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