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 6797997 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51505073 epoch_slot_no: 356273 block_no: 6797820 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 72272 time: 2022-01-25 00:42:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c4dcb337bd9b5c199577ab88bdf6d1a14b807f7d40052baefe6158cc6022e9aBlock Operator
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