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 6792638 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 51389930 epoch_slot_no: 241130 block_no: 6792461 slot_leader_id: 5484207 size: 71876 time: 2022-01-23 16:43:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9817fc535c0709d1f02cc436efdf3ff7d3e0f8b13512a6d58ad9676188cc0d8dBlock Operator
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