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 6825574 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 52089480 epoch_slot_no: 76680 block_no: 6825397 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 49534 time: 2022-01-31 19:02:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa99effea47ed025e4918bb159fee7645f6c82522b60f5d63e40c72f5e006a7caBlock Operator
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