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 6806178 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 51679841 epoch_slot_no: 99041 block_no: 6806001 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 71032 time: 2022-01-27 01:15:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb51a3a5e949c88f26b9a85e06bf35cd489d59c52c300b5611bd877f4789892e8Block Operator
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