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 6797628 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51497829 epoch_slot_no: 349029 block_no: 6797451 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 71245 time: 2022-01-24 22:42:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0058c1943086b120213915dc8c2021e9c7e0336a6d1d47a2ea508f72d848a29dBlock Operator
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