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 6820257 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 51975382 epoch_slot_no: 394582 block_no: 6820080 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 69621 time: 2022-01-30 11:21:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ca4eb792cdd50826bb6b98da42c1762d089e9df3ab0eeb9137458a7c168c7aBlock Operator
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