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 6786117 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 51248099 epoch_slot_no: 99299 block_no: 6785940 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 67302 time: 2022-01-22 01:19:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9f12465e68dcc18391b76c63c53ffdaaddd419bf4b9572ba44b24b6342b261Block Operator
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