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 6802571 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51604064 epoch_slot_no: 23264 block_no: 6802394 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 71727 time: 2022-01-26 04:12:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca54e568a0868573019c96817b77a1c81a48de2bc9f736d416c4a43d11e08a56Block Operator
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