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 6834308 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 52276434 epoch_slot_no: 263634 block_no: 6834131 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 71880 time: 2022-02-02 22:58:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5657f16023982cb610c6d9046c5c19944dfb0702d2cf8bad51d0b1b70f89527eBlock Operator
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