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 6791143 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 51357302 epoch_slot_no: 208502 block_no: 6790966 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 56800 time: 2022-01-23 07:39:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cd24753ddc0806f4a6837114b1e7371f70cab3926e0a3ffdf845e2ca551d990Block Operator
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