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 6826835 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 52115866 epoch_slot_no: 103066 block_no: 6826658 slot_leader_id: 6826835 size: 68325 time: 2022-02-01 02:22:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955a07bfbf460d6fa74421e9084c91e0bca14ae431be2e6ae8747bf1afe5340fBlock Operator
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