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 6826368 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52106008 epoch_slot_no: 93208 block_no: 6826191 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 72357 time: 2022-01-31 23:38:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x554a2ec8adc25464b392d120bd4f398c16a6e1f7821bd0577215ca80fcb189a8Block Operator
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