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 6800069 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 51549724 epoch_slot_no: 400924 block_no: 6799892 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 66917 time: 2022-01-25 13:06:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999a366b7906efc8a00033ac928e232f05f2aac9c67456951c8c0be8ffd3f035Block Operator
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