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 6787056 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 51269235 epoch_slot_no: 120435 block_no: 6786879 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 71543 time: 2022-01-22 07:12:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4590599b52a45481d88a54688e06f96d4fef12e69f170ddb3dc8e9dbfd8c74e1Block Operator
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