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 6801943 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 51591092 epoch_slot_no: 10292 block_no: 6801766 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 69890 time: 2022-01-26 00:36:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabdb29dc3524c0beaf17b1cce3dcd2c93d19e993dc9b5f9d24b38df3ff8e65c1Block Operator
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