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 6828252 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52145479 epoch_slot_no: 132679 block_no: 6828075 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 72118 time: 2022-02-01 10:36:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86464470cc82d084f57ee358bccbfa5bc69f13d0c364ffdb53dc7c16c3534254Block Operator
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