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 6816994 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 51908391 epoch_slot_no: 327591 block_no: 6816817 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 66132 time: 2022-01-29 16:44:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb93c618c27cdb7cff9a92d7c8f168f2c613a22193f22d867752c76253e83ef6eBlock Operator
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