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 6789433 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 51320412 epoch_slot_no: 171612 block_no: 6789256 slot_leader_id: 5065959 size: 72422 time: 2022-01-22 21:25:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca799238aa5d5ff477e8995f288cf16bf8a81d667a781f7172b4c42bddbeede4Block Operator
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