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 6803148 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51615863 epoch_slot_no: 35063 block_no: 6802971 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 72345 time: 2022-01-26 07:29:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b5d794bc3f6c6182b483a3c7e7aeb5269abf1e729bda8b4bf3819d95f6318d3Block Operator
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