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 6788189 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 51294569 epoch_slot_no: 145769 block_no: 6788012 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 61916 time: 2022-01-22 14:14:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15884034c15a70706fad10c1058e571db83219366f8d54d9e8939b07e3e53f0cBlock Operator
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