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 6785900 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51243969 epoch_slot_no: 95169 block_no: 6785723 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 70147 time: 2022-01-22 00:11:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9be7ee2c3d08d03642a2d5f5a4e70fcc86c4bfb81889397216458b31f16beb30Block Operator
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