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 6799387 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 51535044 epoch_slot_no: 386244 block_no: 6799210 slot_leader_id: 5756814 size: 67221 time: 2022-01-25 09:02:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ba78b325a345838fdd660138619c88896123c2d61ac98781b1afa6022131f1Block Operator
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