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 6788256 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 51296032 epoch_slot_no: 147232 block_no: 6788079 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 65248 time: 2022-01-22 14:38:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8d9007ade50b3755191e112d495723deb5c1df023f4492a7094d843856ac305Block Operator
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