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 6821884 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 52010367 epoch_slot_no: 429567 block_no: 6821707 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 55247 time: 2022-01-30 21:04:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d386c94e1ac5a20ebd4a14bbb1cb311efcfd7f44fe7832ab36f41c943ea01f0Block Operator
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