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 6821178 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 51994727 epoch_slot_no: 413927 block_no: 6821001 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 72459 time: 2022-01-30 16:43:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e005a1da4c3ccc522abb2cf96eb868dbde4b548b871288baced77ed3fb92fb5Block Operator
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