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 6790226 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 51337264 epoch_slot_no: 188464 block_no: 6790049 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 72559 time: 2022-01-23 02:05:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116db58dc1597ef20f5994078a1f42f2e00943be0dc2d0e6f1b949edc087203eBlock Operator
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