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 6789578 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51323497 epoch_slot_no: 174697 block_no: 6789401 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 72509 time: 2022-01-22 22:16:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e21a293852daa17cd14379bddd9122b39cfedfd7b4612148c7d72059910b3f5Block Operator
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