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 6795836 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 51459547 epoch_slot_no: 310747 block_no: 6795659 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 67214 time: 2022-01-24 12:03:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7095c8fb90c8fb5222297e9c9a958f82af313e91fb901a7c265fa1b0881569e8Block Operator
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