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 6800009 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51548078 epoch_slot_no: 399278 block_no: 6799832 slot_leader_id: 6759171 size: 71642 time: 2022-01-25 12:39:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5b21b19facc4f31dd2190f8a6396c19cdd04d452647d3e7c73b05106205b3b0Block Operator
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