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 6824019 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 52056042 epoch_slot_no: 43242 block_no: 6823842 slot_leader_id: 5707382 size: 70204 time: 2022-01-31 09:45:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c770daab0076674cb6f69f0261c05ae122ab0c10146c3bcfaee6501d2ad0f75Block Operator
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