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 6817149 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 51911856 epoch_slot_no: 331056 block_no: 6816972 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 68858 time: 2022-01-29 17:42:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabf27daffcc4e2e712ef02ad0a2565ac0b9d7bb22e8fffbf398195cdf9dd149fBlock Operator
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