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 6815388 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 51874552 epoch_slot_no: 293752 block_no: 6815211 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 70561 time: 2022-01-29 07:20:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefca692f595a2bfd9d802fc4a3a3c48dba1f43179ae00d10daf9a42bbb7dcb32Block Operator
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