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 6819123 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51951383 epoch_slot_no: 370583 block_no: 6818946 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 67865 time: 2022-01-30 04:41:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28938cae1367ba9a6df3d5e163ddf4c04fa961fe0f698208bb887e1a28c13d11Block Operator
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