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 6814978 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 51866049 epoch_slot_no: 285249 block_no: 6814801 slot_leader_id: 5878990 size: 49855 time: 2022-01-29 04:59:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b44179b5f1b3bda7cf3569db54d4d110250f73791c5bdb06a271ad80bd9b69dBlock Operator
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