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 6791056 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 51355606 epoch_slot_no: 206806 block_no: 6790879 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 68341 time: 2022-01-23 07:11:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x695190203a7e15bf9b650a9b9dc82e4f313da2f31f61c35960e7a82a936ece31Block Operator
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