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 6823247 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 52039169 epoch_slot_no: 26369 block_no: 6823070 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 65613 time: 2022-01-31 05:04:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b303b902dc5f4ce863a805f3bc9f671b9f97f9f180370aa2e3355b203786f7fBlock Operator
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