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 6829181 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 52165627 epoch_slot_no: 152827 block_no: 6829004 slot_leader_id: 6152189 size: 72297 time: 2022-02-01 16:11:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeecdf82f10464003203dba57a7744b9e393e0b3e48a2a83bf1d55c24fa737f6cBlock Operator
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