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 6823669 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 52047941 epoch_slot_no: 35141 block_no: 6823492 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 71788 time: 2022-01-31 07:30:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d87b861545bec107bc89a2fb71e9970667698e8e14b9afe2e761be116222ec6Block Operator
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