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 6797176 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 51488037 epoch_slot_no: 339237 block_no: 6796999 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 71275 time: 2022-01-24 19:58:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a17df29e64af8ef83d6e553ded4c51f744f27bf6feb4a1c6317322dd11197bBlock Operator
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