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 6820306 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 51976435 epoch_slot_no: 395635 block_no: 6820129 slot_leader_id: 5685741 size: 67945 time: 2022-01-30 11:38:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3676dba9981a3a6b9c202807dd9327b36704df5245756862961be92df4f72450Block Operator
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