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 6829857 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52179951 epoch_slot_no: 167151 block_no: 6829680 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 54562 time: 2022-02-01 20:10:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa178e499c621243ad0ab142ce9e53a012a23fa1608ae667165b842c4e82dbcf1Block Operator
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