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 6822455 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 52022965 epoch_slot_no: 10165 block_no: 6822278 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 71202 time: 2022-01-31 00:34:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc89ea7694fda349299a3d91ef674a85fb9080250391d396637ce5e0465ca792aBlock Operator
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