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 6790451 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51342065 epoch_slot_no: 193265 block_no: 6790274 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 69668 time: 2022-01-23 03:25:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bcc9c824deac0dc62e530a30a2303182890b765ee5442c0d897cc2f5150dfe5Block Operator
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