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 6787904 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 51288410 epoch_slot_no: 139610 block_no: 6787727 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 71932 time: 2022-01-22 12:31:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580439b775d27c4fa89a4bf600a549ba623e4be831a5b6ff6323e9bd0f4641fdBlock Operator
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