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 6811164 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51785052 epoch_slot_no: 204252 block_no: 6810987 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 71678 time: 2022-01-28 06:29:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9352974e8e9365685f649ef8cf7c342b0598009005220721cf3eee79d5047108Block Operator
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