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 6828941 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52160114 epoch_slot_no: 147314 block_no: 6828764 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 62496 time: 2022-02-01 14:40:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaecd9558a452bee74ad39792ff1653dbca48ff09efb464521425dfc3526c8d5Block Operator
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