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 6789144 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 51314147 epoch_slot_no: 165347 block_no: 6788967 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 72227 time: 2022-01-22 19:40:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb23c2a0f5af85fb5bc8fc4224fddc747db1f2616827c909905eaacc90052071Block Operator
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