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 6818862 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 51946043 epoch_slot_no: 365243 block_no: 6818685 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 65584 time: 2022-01-30 03:12:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eb0068fd6ffdedbcad7a15373acb1c7a38c2aea468ef3e525f5d04d44456d22Block Operator
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