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 6789885 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 51330125 epoch_slot_no: 181325 block_no: 6789708 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 72211 time: 2022-01-23 00:06:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2aa1bf2e1b7d4b44ac5c1744ea4f9ef11459713f1e1536518db9f37f56b4536Block Operator
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