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 6812391 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 51810160 epoch_slot_no: 229360 block_no: 6812214 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 72138 time: 2022-01-28 13:27:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x403d37e5f5d6bcc47d4536bc13ea34e50ed6b6285ef4e6a5a08c5a17de6a6acdBlock Operator
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