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 6792568 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51388532 epoch_slot_no: 239732 block_no: 6792391 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 68472 time: 2022-01-23 16:20:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb20717e41c3b7f1be609ae2214120e1ea3c07b703f005d4338ed5fedf9feeb2Block Operator
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