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 6803258 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 51618166 epoch_slot_no: 37366 block_no: 6803081 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 70129 time: 2022-01-26 08:07:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x603723078d314a7ee8c086212419e41e56db99b06423517ac3ec61278c3e514dBlock Operator
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