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 6817458 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 51917768 epoch_slot_no: 336968 block_no: 6817281 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 68103 time: 2022-01-29 19:20:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6621e2678ff56ba36111643f6f911e58741dfc00a8acc242fc6c1fc07a7541a9Block Operator
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