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 6789206 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51315664 epoch_slot_no: 166864 block_no: 6789029 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 71137 time: 2022-01-22 20:05:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf3c410f89c005dbf6fe85b84ec22bf3c50521a49bd5d8553b75570f8a62ddbfBlock Operator
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