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 6823338 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 52041072 epoch_slot_no: 28272 block_no: 6823161 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 47261 time: 2022-01-31 05:36:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f30c2545d93e4f65268840f371db50a53d178db3d3923a76f821dc94d0ae9fBlock Operator
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