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 6818285 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 51934861 epoch_slot_no: 354061 block_no: 6818108 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 69914 time: 2022-01-30 00:05:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef844fa4a5a467c6ada56e1dc71b9728e37f23a5b00888b7a81b7b7b0efd31ecBlock Operator
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