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 6824262 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 52061439 epoch_slot_no: 48639 block_no: 6824085 slot_leader_id: 4793753 size: 55808 time: 2022-01-31 11:15:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ca812b5e4a9c6dc03bdeedc553c11cbd03fc3933987e45c5de41dbfbabe83afBlock Operator
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