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 6788391 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51298703 epoch_slot_no: 149903 block_no: 6788214 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 68500 time: 2022-01-22 15:23:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5e8f0a59411c3eeeb895a74ca3e9c37b8213a24765affe2d5aa1becedcd8367Block Operator
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