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 6808256 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 51723491 epoch_slot_no: 142691 block_no: 6808079 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 65842 time: 2022-01-27 13:23:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40bb9c880d098628d3e44d0ce4a49f442c7bd5369f04d299f086cadfc27803caBlock Operator
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