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 6822648 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 88 slot_no: 52026930 epoch_slot_no: 14130 block_no: 6822471 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 72074 time: 2022-01-31 01:40:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91c3fcb3cb3a8c2a9270e0d24dc3284788126c3bb4b6523b8c537e0127a0f72cBlock Operator
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