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 6817873 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 51925697 epoch_slot_no: 344897 block_no: 6817696 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 72009 time: 2022-01-29 21:33:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11980125bb3a90f8a4ad2dbc45b514a8f2ed06ddb4d15e16a94c02d69e6cae03Block Operator
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