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 6802623 Details
Epoch: 317 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 51605335 epoch_slot_no: 24535 block_no: 6802446 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 71638 time: 2022-01-26 04:33:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cd4cf16b9a115fbcdf23ebd46fe328677190fb377058b6f2b575d44c2a52574Block Operator
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