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 6785800 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 51241732 epoch_slot_no: 92932 block_no: 6785623 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 71759 time: 2022-01-21 23:33:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c51d4996d77dc881eebd3c7b2c4f3b44d95b578b0623d192ceb95f77ec050bBlock Operator
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