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 6834669 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 52283930 epoch_slot_no: 271130 block_no: 6834492 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 66760 time: 2022-02-03 01:03:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe211875cd919569d8b04c8e8cafc1b86d5ab0d3ca7a146722a54fcb24a3323d2Block Operator
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