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 6813470 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 51833827 epoch_slot_no: 253027 block_no: 6813293 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 72261 time: 2022-01-28 20:01:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2345612d7564186eb6b0e49c9212d954cba8ec246edf38404a10086c51b51653Block Operator
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