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 6833123 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52250639 epoch_slot_no: 237839 block_no: 6832946 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 71736 time: 2022-02-02 15:48:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1897764b8e4728aaa0eeda9dca74839ebe629a9a29f765d0316303f31a339188Block Operator
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