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 6787790 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51285703 epoch_slot_no: 136903 block_no: 6787613 slot_leader_id: 4578566 size: 72235 time: 2022-01-22 11:46:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c88b2b300a25e3e249e258bd6420090b96811d57a76438f134a7f862273c3bBlock Operator
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