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 6832110 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 52227312 epoch_slot_no: 214512 block_no: 6831933 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 60509 time: 2022-02-02 09:20:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65aa76ea9f200eea3343aa9db9a228bb177d3785616eb3802c74e6abda450c47Block Operator
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