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 6790366 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51340349 epoch_slot_no: 191549 block_no: 6790189 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 71979 time: 2022-01-23 02:57:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81c532ee723718646d0bc283990eeb447afbb6e6a4848bc5a7dcfe8676a0c7f9Block Operator
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