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 6789088 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51312951 epoch_slot_no: 164151 block_no: 6788911 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 66926 time: 2022-01-22 19:20:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb4aa55471894c41f8e921f8994f8dbfafa767cb3f69f20edf88ff94ae48bacBlock Operator
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