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 6816627 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 51900835 epoch_slot_no: 320035 block_no: 6816450 slot_leader_id: 5707820 size: 66540 time: 2022-01-29 14:38:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3da46c26fe3ca864f8b369744f6fc2ce8adb50936d7a26caf779179510fc4291Block Operator
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