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 6796739 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 51478793 epoch_slot_no: 329993 block_no: 6796562 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 71194 time: 2022-01-24 17:24:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0a0bdd65669dc17702de11d5b4fa24a523809115e04e624384481fd5f309d3Block Operator
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