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 6820354 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 51977753 epoch_slot_no: 396953 block_no: 6820177 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 72347 time: 2022-01-30 12:00:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab4889573af36dcb33353e1a0cd712345e41cb4f1460832286a369a14a80681Block Operator
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