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 6807574 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 51708989 epoch_slot_no: 128189 block_no: 6807397 slot_leader_id: 6797872 size: 72041 time: 2022-01-27 09:21:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f417c57a3c93362d9f063de6068d8407d93da1d4e91c4ac662db6771b84c60fBlock Operator
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