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 6821245 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 130 slot_no: 51996434 epoch_slot_no: 415634 block_no: 6821068 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 71341 time: 2022-01-30 17:12:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x978872afd298df02625538a29cdeca65f010d3f5f9b4edb0852ed49dbd36efb4Block Operator
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