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 6828919 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52159801 epoch_slot_no: 147001 block_no: 6828742 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 69883 time: 2022-02-01 14:34:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73c14b050416b44ef4e36c756a6e462b0cdf1d52a7e0e4ed4f2de701a0565ca8Block Operator
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