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 6798743 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51521937 epoch_slot_no: 373137 block_no: 6798566 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 69990 time: 2022-01-25 05:23:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43353d92d940308b577e64964210a1d6f57da72aa8df930cefe4431bc11b7e00Block Operator
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