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 6815283 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51872344 epoch_slot_no: 291544 block_no: 6815106 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 71507 time: 2022-01-29 06:43:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86c4ca18b4cd0f2092d1fef86dc76590d1be65f4357dc52272f23c6c04de942dBlock Operator
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