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 6821300 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 51997468 epoch_slot_no: 416668 block_no: 6821123 slot_leader_id: 4592345 size: 71924 time: 2022-01-30 17:29:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5cf6bc0dffb1cb80cbd2e3c39db3afd8dd184c1216a7acfe9ed33829060a83cBlock Operator
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