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 6834232 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 52275022 epoch_slot_no: 262222 block_no: 6834055 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 72048 time: 2022-02-02 22:35:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e55468340b9d99e3a2306b43986fa2cd3b71bf4680a34eb65042082f1488980Block Operator
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