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 6810297 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 51766628 epoch_slot_no: 185828 block_no: 6810120 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 72308 time: 2022-01-28 01:21:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9841c4747a5078bd1528e77f3c32b43725d0bf2aa7e9e186dc76ab5f383e769dBlock Operator
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