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 6805638 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 51667959 epoch_slot_no: 87159 block_no: 6805461 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 69445 time: 2022-01-26 21:57:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56ffad860585231deee2db2d5028eaa36d3717223a0f4d4a07de2ae9191136f9Block Operator
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