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 6796863 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 51481324 epoch_slot_no: 332524 block_no: 6796686 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 71969 time: 2022-01-24 18:06:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f6085ea12a3ccdf0993f50c3bf94b5d1fa6d97854afbfdad9fa75f76b2c8973Block Operator
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