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 6791527 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 51365763 epoch_slot_no: 216963 block_no: 6791350 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 72351 time: 2022-01-23 10:00:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc81d8d3161614a06d7f39f27c4a6edd637ad7d750e868f701fee480d0f742e79Block Operator
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