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 6830181 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 52186640 epoch_slot_no: 173840 block_no: 6830004 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 71227 time: 2022-02-01 22:02:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd7d1a3366f1f730fa65b8625b7dee3134f461d33dc9e917cf33f245a85b4842Block Operator
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