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 6806386 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51684039 epoch_slot_no: 103239 block_no: 6806209 slot_leader_id: 6624336 size: 72181 time: 2022-01-27 02:25:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37cc92f2869e4e7c5284afa9fd26e17103f2fa74f17c4cdb1fa042b16137ee14Block Operator
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