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 6798383 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 51514031 epoch_slot_no: 365231 block_no: 6798206 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 71662 time: 2022-01-25 03:12:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a79038b7cbd1fcb3dec48f159ba1611698a52b89d119aca47c8931016a38a14Block Operator
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