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 6832074 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 52226438 epoch_slot_no: 213638 block_no: 6831897 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 70935 time: 2022-02-02 09:05:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x211a5fc2e376151a2cd3e2967402c9ae25848280aff30b4701ccab49085f323cBlock Operator
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