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 6828255 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52145579 epoch_slot_no: 132779 block_no: 6828078 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 71929 time: 2022-02-01 10:37:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa76f51a880c1ad0f5daf1ab489f9f896faf04102a4c0f88d54f767722fc32aBlock Operator
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