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 6817862 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 51925539 epoch_slot_no: 344739 block_no: 6817685 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 71043 time: 2022-01-29 21:30:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6952e87f3365c0b327f13eaa289e9a895aaf011b7c11e9d18dc5d1d8c3331caBlock Operator
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