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 6794864 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 51438316 epoch_slot_no: 289516 block_no: 6794687 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 71335 time: 2022-01-24 06:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e0d4eea48ba6732acec84511d017ebb8e8399caea0d53ca62cd75ce7ded7f83Block Operator
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