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 6787073 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 51269598 epoch_slot_no: 120798 block_no: 6786896 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 72238 time: 2022-01-22 07:18:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd00a2f8ffe8ccec4ac7ecb8cd3f8d424cc643a6eaa6ffdfea94505da30da6bd5Block Operator
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