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 6820936 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 51989721 epoch_slot_no: 408921 block_no: 6820759 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 56864 time: 2022-01-30 15:20:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78f70174f09ce41aca842c45385214b9cff2e1476e6e739ba0f2b5aa3d31f05fBlock Operator
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