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 6825380 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 52085106 epoch_slot_no: 72306 block_no: 6825203 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 68735 time: 2022-01-31 17:49:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd299f486d35dcdca5bc191c8a464641594b137709f340dd7a84920177de078f2Block Operator
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