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 6824587 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52068643 epoch_slot_no: 55843 block_no: 6824410 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 47508 time: 2022-01-31 13:15:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7af84345b23a27978c89b603ef6b1762c3574bac599a6fef0389b37ba5d8726Block Operator
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