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 6798174 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 51508967 epoch_slot_no: 360167 block_no: 6797997 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 72235 time: 2022-01-25 01:47:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b821f28b6103a324a9f4381e5dcb3109b7be60f80766525ecfee3110afdbd3eBlock Operator
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