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 6820466 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 51980066 epoch_slot_no: 399266 block_no: 6820289 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 61335 time: 2022-01-30 12:39:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04d2994b0f84b4f0d5b7fd6b7fa1a5ac00be98ff5ee03fb85599157b1ff6510eBlock Operator
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