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 6804466 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 51643010 epoch_slot_no: 62210 block_no: 6804289 slot_leader_id: 4751720 size: 70086 time: 2022-01-26 15:01:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaca73ce865a207450fdf1296f18b419d69d4db8ba70b6768b3290e163038cfbBlock Operator
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