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 6807820 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 51714519 epoch_slot_no: 133719 block_no: 6807643 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 63576 time: 2022-01-27 10:53:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x950c5242a403ed50e81a42eedc484d99b7b70c9c3c765e058a90addbe8e68397Block Operator
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