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 6793599 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 51410332 epoch_slot_no: 261532 block_no: 6793422 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 72387 time: 2022-01-23 22:23:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd379d3ba9fdcc1c7e54b252ff7ca9567c3d24480db219b14c98e199b0edebb3dBlock Operator
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