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 6832296 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52232367 epoch_slot_no: 219567 block_no: 6832119 slot_leader_id: 4556011 size: 58782 time: 2022-02-02 10:44:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb342c8c157836da7aa8f92f0a2df24716652a3d4fabc3c870027dc9e2905ae38Block Operator
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