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 6796501 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 51473301 epoch_slot_no: 324501 block_no: 6796324 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 66812 time: 2022-01-24 15:53:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x306fbd7ed66ea788e0600af9dba87b1e6dc71e7bf5fa061e91aabdc6f406d7ccBlock Operator
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