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 6788322 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51297163 epoch_slot_no: 148363 block_no: 6788145 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 72032 time: 2022-01-22 14:57:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b3c59f799e694fec18872e93144a1e1ade98cced8d02b895b58c3f5a35377bBlock Operator
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