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 6806635 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51689848 epoch_slot_no: 109048 block_no: 6806458 slot_leader_id: 6745718 size: 66498 time: 2022-01-27 04:02:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9247592fdb51be20ba3d8338cfe696716bfbc2fc5fd990da437cc1a38bd657eBlock Operator
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