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 6795931 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 51461316 epoch_slot_no: 312516 block_no: 6795754 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 69484 time: 2022-01-24 12:33:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e146d22422c2f5b39539799d8d9209d5d0f46efacbf41da7be856664e58d8c2Block Operator
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