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 6824678 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52070578 epoch_slot_no: 57778 block_no: 6824501 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 69066 time: 2022-01-31 13:47:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60cb9150a9d203a6519441cdf243d6074f6e7cf64e1dd13a60d7c1cd1b1fa6caBlock Operator
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