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 6823094 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 52035834 epoch_slot_no: 23034 block_no: 6822917 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 66447 time: 2022-01-31 04:08:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5c682e5e9b4fba2d71115b0f34418103e1c37355b7a4825db8a4730c6f24fe8Block Operator
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