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 6807423 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 51705990 epoch_slot_no: 125190 block_no: 6807246 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 70041 time: 2022-01-27 08:31:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eb45b99c06a499053b89be8ce5e5477c18a44f4e0e6fcb29eb73acb5b90e12aBlock Operator
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