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 6797263 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 51489895 epoch_slot_no: 341095 block_no: 6797086 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 72243 time: 2022-01-24 20:29:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d910a8f0eb3470c079dbcceaa889f4d4259065633de30e9a293cb1646a71a0bBlock Operator
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