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 6806655 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 51690199 epoch_slot_no: 109399 block_no: 6806478 slot_leader_id: 5449414 size: 72445 time: 2022-01-27 04:08:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0b314e9abfcbc74cdbee396f8b8e27343299024d509663b46e4e9a8f2c892a8Block Operator
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