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 6799096 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 51529077 epoch_slot_no: 380277 block_no: 6798919 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 72042 time: 2022-01-25 07:22:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6c90bafc102a75d62849cb35d78ea130700b35bd5ba0ba92eab038d0a9033dBlock Operator
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