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 6789137 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51314027 epoch_slot_no: 165227 block_no: 6788960 slot_leader_id: 6618231 size: 65026 time: 2022-01-22 19:38:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f7090b03cf98d4155ca284d181f2a492231aa45f43ea0252ebec5c03f40396Block Operator
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