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 6829036 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52162125 epoch_slot_no: 149325 block_no: 6828859 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 72481 time: 2022-02-01 15:13:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a112b078eed5ace8a4f87c9bd0331a61c119ef4898bd0585c783da7493aaf6dBlock Operator
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