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 6793420 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 51406550 epoch_slot_no: 257750 block_no: 6793243 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 71016 time: 2022-01-23 21:20:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3104d7cafb2d556cb6fdbb82f83a47a1249c7c5482d0885b3359f6e70b06dd22Block Operator
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