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 6795739 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51457223 epoch_slot_no: 308423 block_no: 6795562 slot_leader_id: 6742238 size: 63842 time: 2022-01-24 11:25:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25e256a4b64a3ebc2fb8f17d345b63f2068446e27de471d8b9609ea78bfb3384Block Operator
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