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 6785167 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51228683 epoch_slot_no: 79883 block_no: 6784990 slot_leader_id: 4556710 size: 69037 time: 2022-01-21 19:56:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14fecacc34e39e239f1f2b0ea15c2238e5343573a3384b9728e2790179e23d50Block Operator
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