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 6818040 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 51929325 epoch_slot_no: 348525 block_no: 6817863 slot_leader_id: 4613979 size: 71104 time: 2022-01-29 22:33:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdff8c1d3c9bbaa01c3f7676da95956d3796e5f75be81e639178565e9984ddc0aBlock Operator
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