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 6806918 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 51695627 epoch_slot_no: 114827 block_no: 6806741 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 60305 time: 2022-01-27 05:38:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe15d5dcadc883f18008e36f0e2587a261dd9c7bfdefd6eabc9b0de3f2335708Block Operator
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