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 6806367 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 51683613 epoch_slot_no: 102813 block_no: 6806190 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 69415 time: 2022-01-27 02:18:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x775fd75ab916e96d73c33a522b7c384fed1cedfdf88f8bdcb26b378f4759f2b9Block Operator
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