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 6823750 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52049712 epoch_slot_no: 36912 block_no: 6823573 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 71677 time: 2022-01-31 08:00:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1b2501fcdd9546d7dbc0cad12509c98c48a3a76fd0a6e2ef796f0df1269af32Block Operator
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