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 6833202 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 52252810 epoch_slot_no: 240010 block_no: 6833025 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 70853 time: 2022-02-02 16:25:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc3f6d3fae8984fcf81105fcb4bd6db57b13ddfc4ee60e3f21d848347c8be2a9Block Operator
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