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 6809461 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 51749014 epoch_slot_no: 168214 block_no: 6809284 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 60059 time: 2022-01-27 20:28:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe48ea2352323798080953740af217dbc780caab3e5c6ca602a283857f59eec95Block Operator
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