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 6816886 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 51906205 epoch_slot_no: 325405 block_no: 6816709 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 66422 time: 2022-01-29 16:08:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72b630318423f0417f9d926e3bebd791a92e9d33109c3fa3748da704dfbef188Block Operator
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