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 6783296 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51189933 epoch_slot_no: 41133 block_no: 6783119 slot_leader_id: 4570523 size: 50984 time: 2022-01-21 09:10:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4de6be7b71d4479715df15a7edf0a71d0cf4951b14cd7632a22a7aab986e34b6Block Operator
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