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 6804482 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51643289 epoch_slot_no: 62489 block_no: 6804305 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 69506 time: 2022-01-26 15:06:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf41513d759f423e1c9b38c3f4446dfb877d8911bbaac3520b0e7cf6821108cBlock Operator
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