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 6812981 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51823693 epoch_slot_no: 242893 block_no: 6812804 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 69330 time: 2022-01-28 17:13:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x379f387b107676237ee6693b4c3a006e2d46096f6a102d7bae38194505f66209Block Operator
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