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 6829753 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52177731 epoch_slot_no: 164931 block_no: 6829576 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 72111 time: 2022-02-01 19:33:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701fdb03bc16a52ddf00e62debc9d7ca53366472db095d4d9354b8adc2c67d75Block Operator
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