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 6798918 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51525671 epoch_slot_no: 376871 block_no: 6798741 slot_leader_id: 6388980 size: 68687 time: 2022-01-25 06:26:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d46cb74d782a4cd4e25309c513c2209c5a54f3737edca949a62dc0b2b4915f3Block Operator
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