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 6809689 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 51753866 epoch_slot_no: 173066 block_no: 6809512 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 71165 time: 2022-01-27 21:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21aba992fe73e575724d584229dd14298e7a247e840256fc21c9ce52777f0716Block Operator
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