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 6812422 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51811016 epoch_slot_no: 230216 block_no: 6812245 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 67207 time: 2022-01-28 13:41:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06482dc5420f945c004cdf7d966f4c551718ab428de3897d4ee21f72749bc01aBlock Operator
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