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 6803184 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51616728 epoch_slot_no: 35928 block_no: 6803007 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 68847 time: 2022-01-26 07:43:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x518e6af8b12a7ee586fea9d7a22568f74e3d3384a405bead7b7883eb15de9dadBlock Operator
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