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 6826491 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 52108492 epoch_slot_no: 95692 block_no: 6826314 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 72295 time: 2022-02-01 00:19:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81d707a9403d00928348a93d3aff0fc57da76f48a5dc3064525c1500562da52dBlock Operator
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