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 6825728 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 52092731 epoch_slot_no: 79931 block_no: 6825551 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 72442 time: 2022-01-31 19:57:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe19fcff5889de100622b0f627353b0cee2c11b5259c4526cfbd1b9a0e4b3a22eBlock Operator
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