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 6796205 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51466471 epoch_slot_no: 317671 block_no: 6796028 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 72417 time: 2022-01-24 13:59:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb50cbaf4e2c0d540342dfc3e9dc22eda1a3c22e4defa5c77128eeb8aa594058Block Operator
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