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 6827136 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 52122046 epoch_slot_no: 109246 block_no: 6826959 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 66719 time: 2022-02-01 04:05:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e698de8bb27ddb0eec619c642729dd32a03b72904afa8eccde8d7bc0a7c3c3aBlock Operator
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