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 6811256 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 51786969 epoch_slot_no: 206169 block_no: 6811079 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 66315 time: 2022-01-28 07:01:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c81aefb251f73bb5d67ec44afb65001b1579d1ddb8ca74c8ee4fda913e7960aBlock Operator
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