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 6798715 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 51521213 epoch_slot_no: 372413 block_no: 6798538 slot_leader_id: 6742745 size: 66852 time: 2022-01-25 05:11:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20bb466279955264b0859f74a797ce11391eb1332342551331d493d0087813aeBlock Operator
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