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 6818980 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 51948678 epoch_slot_no: 367878 block_no: 6818803 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 72043 time: 2022-01-30 03:56:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f260e7fb40b04e430b2bf061900d433a2d7f7e43f85dac3033a4a1edd1e0f07Block Operator
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