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 6820653 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51983811 epoch_slot_no: 403011 block_no: 6820476 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 71817 time: 2022-01-30 13:41:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29decb7cdab31ca278f57ae41dc7a26eef3b7236e1e018983cd86ca242cb09a4Block Operator
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