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 6804611 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 51646042 epoch_slot_no: 65242 block_no: 6804434 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 67874 time: 2022-01-26 15:52:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc6b30992d9ba1d257c6e1939cd69a8a53d97a0bf90a698e44bffe8ef82b08cBlock Operator
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