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 6788158 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 51293816 epoch_slot_no: 145016 block_no: 6787981 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 72268 time: 2022-01-22 14:01:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf87e1ccd94e614fa504becb07391193dd175c11899d5e20edf9bc827f062fa7Block Operator
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