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 6788093 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51292287 epoch_slot_no: 143487 block_no: 6787916 slot_leader_id: 5542395 size: 71924 time: 2022-01-22 13:36:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22d17df52ed8cecda05ef422f69797ede8c9dd24e79c4a77cd103b5f48be93faBlock Operator
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