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 6817732 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 51922849 epoch_slot_no: 342049 block_no: 6817555 slot_leader_id: 6784864 size: 72125 time: 2022-01-29 20:45:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfddba8c167e92ddeec1051b150b6d4442cfedc400b2b7dce842b191cb45c3477Block Operator
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