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 6794126 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 51422078 epoch_slot_no: 273278 block_no: 6793949 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 71018 time: 2022-01-24 01:39:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0dc387b2761807e04bcae548be954f024a019bf7ce10fce0f3d7f80fd66263aBlock Operator
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