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 6805368 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 51662133 epoch_slot_no: 81333 block_no: 6805191 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 72090 time: 2022-01-26 20:20:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d6e92a22908315af556608e17919d5a09304a5b00b778641a01bb6f0b87e66dBlock Operator
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