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 6797166 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51487872 epoch_slot_no: 339072 block_no: 6796989 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 69932 time: 2022-01-24 19:56:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc652edf569ad6b7989a9312a06014f9bbb9544f4b2e707092f79ef189421a8Block Operator
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