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 6798234 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51510541 epoch_slot_no: 361741 block_no: 6798057 slot_leader_id: 5014127 size: 72385 time: 2022-01-25 02:13:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56cc49622b44785c12acfd389257800b4d1eddc8fcfc36439856b4a24b154d09Block Operator
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