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 6793376 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 51405574 epoch_slot_no: 256774 block_no: 6793199 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 68257 time: 2022-01-23 21:04:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6117e243d537d8a55567560d0a999c37d3a2654b865ac622e28a3130b63b7901Block Operator
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