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 6803093 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 51614842 epoch_slot_no: 34042 block_no: 6802916 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 67552 time: 2022-01-26 07:12:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf511ffa54ca5733308806d2c9fa8f7a01c88d7730e4ad01b82c12011693fc9fBlock Operator
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