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 6816287 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 51893884 epoch_slot_no: 313084 block_no: 6816110 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 53187 time: 2022-01-29 12:42:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5042e20eba8e34eb2d886b9f636d7d215e44d46c8d6dcea9a9abf1d5a58e336aBlock Operator
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