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 6808835 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51735806 epoch_slot_no: 155006 block_no: 6808658 slot_leader_id: 5318391 size: 72224 time: 2022-01-27 16:48:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x876284ec67031536ebf2f86c433c7490e2bb38dcd2adc541a9017812ee5f9558Block Operator
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