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 6832558 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52238569 epoch_slot_no: 225769 block_no: 6832381 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 65522 time: 2022-02-02 12:27:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff33bfc0b333ff91a8fadf4ce2a9cc1d6cd7b83508a405544f9fa62fc7239b92Block Operator
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