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 6786838 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 51263847 epoch_slot_no: 115047 block_no: 6786661 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 65875 time: 2022-01-22 05:42:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fbc80f524e61d3585ab14a75c8384747363f9cb1588b2d7c5e3a29ea745b8edBlock Operator
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