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 6790118 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 51335129 epoch_slot_no: 186329 block_no: 6789941 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 72385 time: 2022-01-23 01:30:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedec9d8d72d419c51f2539b5ed66f7edf2e6b764cca012033100795334f33ea1Block Operator
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