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 6819033 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 51949575 epoch_slot_no: 368775 block_no: 6818856 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 69106 time: 2022-01-30 04:11:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd56aea896d5624efe99faa3695161e405778cb6522d31bc951913223aeba8c43Block Operator
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