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 6817457 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 51917728 epoch_slot_no: 336928 block_no: 6817280 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 47795 time: 2022-01-29 19:20:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa99c5e4ed5baf2e6bd2d69a8d88b18a6f0b1500d0a3a59c058e264389306f0d8Block Operator
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