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 6805311 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 51660968 epoch_slot_no: 80168 block_no: 6805134 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 72143 time: 2022-01-26 20:00:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c85c16ec9af1407be4f0e6a134e45fe609ced5030fbb658d5b82eb0bbdd1a7Block Operator
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