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 6831616 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 52216888 epoch_slot_no: 204088 block_no: 6831439 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 72298 time: 2022-02-02 06:26:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eb0308ff3de5a685f702e98dc4d9bbde2bf3413004b21f11f4883b390a0b24dBlock Operator
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