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 6802250 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 51597409 epoch_slot_no: 16609 block_no: 6802073 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 69832 time: 2022-01-26 02:21:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710781699475fce910e3fd2f8fce11f03bf6ce0076740b09a163c64b6848f6d6Block Operator
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