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 6818467 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 51938426 epoch_slot_no: 357626 block_no: 6818290 slot_leader_id: 5955149 size: 71779 time: 2022-01-30 01:05:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4083e8db38107ed2f4f8fafa645a127a887d7f2162efb933fea4b6d248b68797Block Operator
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