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 6809238 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 51743957 epoch_slot_no: 163157 block_no: 6809061 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 71487 time: 2022-01-27 19:04:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cac5ce332e6839ec8fb7b5cd14c38b345ec1c481a73d306610f44f41d035f4aBlock Operator
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