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 6801073 Details
Epoch: 316 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 51571521 epoch_slot_no: 422721 block_no: 6800896 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 71585 time: 2022-01-25 19:10:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e8c946f3c34e64ae94774fdbb685534b33f57f1b60ff2e8921312320880213Block Operator
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