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 6828761 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52156357 epoch_slot_no: 143557 block_no: 6828584 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 69432 time: 2022-02-01 13:37:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x188ff2872800e34b89711ad974c0a3063d0c080fcc4ce05fb9f01c28dc60057dBlock Operator
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