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 6811429 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 51790808 epoch_slot_no: 210008 block_no: 6811252 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 62708 time: 2022-01-28 08:04:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fe0f538d212de52c53acd14359f49f06bb71578bfd87d8ad94be1b7e18d6dbaBlock Operator
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