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 6814849 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 51863212 epoch_slot_no: 282412 block_no: 6814672 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 71875 time: 2022-01-29 04:11:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fc5fdabb5e284d2df866353a5f7c90c4da973576391d9d8bd6c876edba0efa7Block Operator
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