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 6814025 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 51845950 epoch_slot_no: 265150 block_no: 6813848 slot_leader_id: 4599493 size: 71847 time: 2022-01-28 23:24:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834ace793a1b69f839c765c7586eec095cf87fa877bc9a779cf21a61175d0006Block Operator
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