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 6795116 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 51443808 epoch_slot_no: 295008 block_no: 6794939 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 62755 time: 2022-01-24 07:41:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e99e37cb0a0f943db51852f16bb8a6af219db2352367ace0107a38fdbbf0dcaBlock Operator
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