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 6821920 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52011114 epoch_slot_no: 430314 block_no: 6821743 slot_leader_id: 6761625 size: 70987 time: 2022-01-30 21:16:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9f644c8e012f33031ee9c65e09fb6702a1eb6ebc3df75dd799ddfb33de7030aBlock Operator
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