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 6824225 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 82 slot_no: 52060548 epoch_slot_no: 47748 block_no: 6824048 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 68644 time: 2022-01-31 11:00:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e5f80b22f786a266657dd03a1ab27981f1c01add763e00e260f4543c208a16bBlock Operator
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