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 6832769 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52242859 epoch_slot_no: 230059 block_no: 6832592 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 65875 time: 2022-02-02 13:39:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe6d502edcc6385b03cfa754bd86f1a9b7046e310bb6de99313a4643302e64baBlock Operator
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