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 6823034 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 52034649 epoch_slot_no: 21849 block_no: 6822857 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 71374 time: 2022-01-31 03:49:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aea7c73335d86816e060ede7783dd3ca721e3d9b79dd4376a555ca5ab10f729Block Operator
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