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 6828486 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 52150411 epoch_slot_no: 137611 block_no: 6828309 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 55196 time: 2022-02-01 11:58:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23576bfafa66a2417b3090ca106c3e04699543f8b0d094fd22a91a755738eb19Block Operator
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