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 6785238 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 51230385 epoch_slot_no: 81585 block_no: 6785061 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 69683 time: 2022-01-21 20:24:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd859d35465f5a3f0cc924904d01567278e661115fd0aa7b29d09d173aef57a07Block Operator
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