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 6832573 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 52238884 epoch_slot_no: 226084 block_no: 6832396 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 71140 time: 2022-02-02 12:32:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea6cc492fc3a75d9fbffed03e30c7345a811984440dcd784e828da463f0c9edfBlock Operator
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