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 6803635 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51626395 epoch_slot_no: 45595 block_no: 6803458 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 69555 time: 2022-01-26 10:24:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01e363585259334eb8b5488289a58696f0493219352dbee755ef6c1363e80aecBlock Operator
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