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 6832808 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 52243700 epoch_slot_no: 230900 block_no: 6832631 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 67927 time: 2022-02-02 13:53:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29e25375d340a1aaf4b03435e4a051e3a2f64b226c631b33eef195cca4f41ebcBlock Operator
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