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 6821048 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 51992073 epoch_slot_no: 411273 block_no: 6820871 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 71746 time: 2022-01-30 15:59:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7313346e097ed03f6a7b4cba5ea3baf580eb85c118b58bf3a0876414d5626a8aBlock Operator
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