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 6793667 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 51411641 epoch_slot_no: 262841 block_no: 6793490 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 72426 time: 2022-01-23 22:45:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16f051685ffd8910d9ea8095ed21d7b2b406a20fe2d1f1c91d2eb26beb7ab063Block Operator
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