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 6815527 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51877066 epoch_slot_no: 296266 block_no: 6815350 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 58840 time: 2022-01-29 08:02:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fa151400c3652a12cf5df1628333e3e81cc1f9f3f0da96f443738b025a0d176Block Operator
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