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 6787273 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 51274079 epoch_slot_no: 125279 block_no: 6787096 slot_leader_id: 4968206 size: 69980 time: 2022-01-22 08:32:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8359bbe60e60e83a2dd161e5de26d2a17d0e24f8c734aac7fd92987a72529aa0Block Operator
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