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 6798266 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51511290 epoch_slot_no: 362490 block_no: 6798089 slot_leader_id: 6782021 size: 72488 time: 2022-01-25 02:26:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6bab91480afb85760c1c7d75e26b10f06ff36e2bed4ad95c088ca48ad6bb7f8Block Operator
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