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 6829596 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 52174361 epoch_slot_no: 161561 block_no: 6829419 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 51109 time: 2022-02-01 18:37:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eed54b24947b8fe06c31119fb548e7205ec7db06e47b213da8cdb699bcb8c7aBlock Operator
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