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 6785972 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51245276 epoch_slot_no: 96476 block_no: 6785795 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 72199 time: 2022-01-22 00:32:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0be5dcfd211ac1e0355109c4eb7f2522b5279816d9e4b4f54934a3626e4cb7dBlock Operator
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