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 6799079 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 51528749 epoch_slot_no: 379949 block_no: 6798902 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 64295 time: 2022-01-25 07:17:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ecb0150dc880c3ad189652f94649a2743740b8d5b68f59e595c95c38bf034c8Block Operator
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