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 6807411 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 51705785 epoch_slot_no: 124985 block_no: 6807234 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 67237 time: 2022-01-27 08:27:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaa8c9ec244afe125f0e2d0dc0d2e1ff1d8c0ac12bfcb61d1b3d0beeffd9747bBlock Operator
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