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 6816164 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 51891468 epoch_slot_no: 310668 block_no: 6815987 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 50816 time: 2022-01-29 12:02:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61fcea5b74be8066cfc746ec8d53df7ddfa92590682bc095c557eccb2637cf16Block Operator
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