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 6817978 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 51927988 epoch_slot_no: 347188 block_no: 6817801 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 67814 time: 2022-01-29 22:11:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6ca0e702a3a97ab8c5b6ef23695c7c9a6cfcb946ced5bab33e9ada4e7fc608fBlock Operator
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