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 6812758 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 51819022 epoch_slot_no: 238222 block_no: 6812581 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 59285 time: 2022-01-28 15:55:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aa9553db59e712907dc6e061d0a732a1ac0ce1f508fe43f91a652ffdf5c584eBlock Operator
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