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 6813959 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 51844242 epoch_slot_no: 263442 block_no: 6813782 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 69965 time: 2022-01-28 22:55:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffbce5f5f3017de479b1d43bef4ce4ffeccc2bd600b61636b62749e01021a8baBlock Operator
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