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 6794123 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51422009 epoch_slot_no: 273209 block_no: 6793946 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 71764 time: 2022-01-24 01:38:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd25b73b7847d38a29f123392fecd1ac71473c8f4ea47796e60efbcf25e7886d9Block Operator
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