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 6786836 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51263772 epoch_slot_no: 114972 block_no: 6786659 slot_leader_id: 6477055 size: 69210 time: 2022-01-22 05:41:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3625e5d53eaf610384017f30549a1ee72b54364a0c8f435cb37641b212a3080eBlock Operator
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