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 6816744 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 51903161 epoch_slot_no: 322361 block_no: 6816567 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 71053 time: 2022-01-29 15:17:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6da52a7b111d934037767951e9ab9b83c608eb75d1b70a4d06c9997d4325686Block Operator
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