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 6787220 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51273104 epoch_slot_no: 124304 block_no: 6787043 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 58403 time: 2022-01-22 08:16:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0842f57d234662f61c4b3cf58e602d3561f94e07f41816417912fe31e7e5147dBlock Operator
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