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 6830362 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 52190308 epoch_slot_no: 177508 block_no: 6830185 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 72341 time: 2022-02-01 23:03:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675691c4049ec1f36e198fbff21865f903972d774df881e7fb15f8ca42f77570Block Operator
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