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 6787138 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 51271064 epoch_slot_no: 122264 block_no: 6786961 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 68226 time: 2022-01-22 07:42:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf848c76dc66270a022cd423c507384705d2ad798f2cd22383dfdde6f9584d28bBlock Operator
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