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 6788529 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 51301646 epoch_slot_no: 152846 block_no: 6788352 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 59767 time: 2022-01-22 16:12:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e347a48e80eeb931a60adddf5ec88bf4202568fd1544df0fdba804293dc45f1Block Operator
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