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 6821369 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 51999181 epoch_slot_no: 418381 block_no: 6821192 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 67067 time: 2022-01-30 17:57:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a5bd8b2f774188c89065e845482248876ece01176c463519b894023efcac54Block Operator
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