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 6820957 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 51990112 epoch_slot_no: 409312 block_no: 6820780 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 66799 time: 2022-01-30 15:26:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8202555478ff97ae4802a4f0c77af81ff99090e5f0dd4687cd1c02eddac0b249Block Operator
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