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 6794585 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 51432321 epoch_slot_no: 283521 block_no: 6794408 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 71584 time: 2022-01-24 04:30:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1fa544e918e562b6e846cf229b46a9c6a71a0fb670aeb9cd5363d4851afa060Block Operator
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