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 6816538 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 51899015 epoch_slot_no: 318215 block_no: 6816361 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 71689 time: 2022-01-29 14:08:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55f9a446c2883cd26c1963c30195255ec9207b04f6cf36276d622379c897016bBlock Operator
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