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 6823815 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 52051394 epoch_slot_no: 38594 block_no: 6823638 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 69502 time: 2022-01-31 08:28:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0e8079aa15dc9952574af80338d2e34b16e24cce0f68f84a04b956c193b28b5Block Operator
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