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 6823160 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 52037200 epoch_slot_no: 24400 block_no: 6822983 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 69726 time: 2022-01-31 04:31:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d05326de2e721cf5e5e49bb8392ef83314cc598e46db2384b3b3e9faf72b667Block Operator
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