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 6797674 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 51498803 epoch_slot_no: 350003 block_no: 6797497 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 72384 time: 2022-01-24 22:58:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8de8726c150f56b740be6ad589158cfeb64b00afe57fe12a295517c8c3fbdc01Block Operator
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