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 6832578 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 52238980 epoch_slot_no: 226180 block_no: 6832401 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 68761 time: 2022-02-02 12:34:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5ba478c021cf39936a95993f8ba6e9ce90309596fcf153b9923012b219f113fBlock Operator
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