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 6797363 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 51492030 epoch_slot_no: 343230 block_no: 6797186 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 72329 time: 2022-01-24 21:05:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e5a6b6d90ab7601634f665dc5db2da9d5aed716cf769ec9664778770b75a700Block Operator
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