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 6816361 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 51895516 epoch_slot_no: 314716 block_no: 6816184 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 53933 time: 2022-01-29 13:10:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x893356bab848dd3469403cbb3f10a2341789133f5b5633699ec8e3b71c87c04cBlock Operator
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