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 6829487 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 52171962 epoch_slot_no: 159162 block_no: 6829310 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 72196 time: 2022-02-01 17:57:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca2fd100cf09022db528d76b31464bd62a6d6892dd093d1a7e3e74c778ae381fBlock Operator
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