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 6786165 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 51249028 epoch_slot_no: 100228 block_no: 6785988 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 72488 time: 2022-01-22 01:35:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cb7f18e18f6972a9d096f3dd2e28d8066baf3c896e5e42c16587b5d02ff4cb5Block Operator
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