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 6810898 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 51778764 epoch_slot_no: 197964 block_no: 6810721 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 62448 time: 2022-01-28 04:44:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc83b02d3409983678901929dfd6fb3629f2f13a2cfd24f82b80ce158d2dda475Block Operator
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