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 6796285 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 51468257 epoch_slot_no: 319457 block_no: 6796108 slot_leader_id: 4758942 size: 71808 time: 2022-01-24 14:29:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e9d3711d163c77499f5930a7c5da58a8c86c905267977fbadc62d7d97e11c1Block Operator
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