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 6830203 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52187188 epoch_slot_no: 174388 block_no: 6830026 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 58505 time: 2022-02-01 22:11:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82beba54d699e280f234eae82f8f0817950c615bdd2e376a5a2d793b8f0d2f4eBlock Operator
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