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 6805522 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 51665439 epoch_slot_no: 84639 block_no: 6805345 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 69135 time: 2022-01-26 21:15:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec38c534741f8ae5049c9083282917ea35e49c0401cf8ebb947d8cb2f145013cBlock Operator
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