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 6831088 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 52205840
epoch_slot_no: 193040
block_no: 6830911
slot_leader_id: 5155461
size: 38279
time: 2022-02-02 03:22:11
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb2d1eeb31251a72578dfa6f58cd54c237b5ce1f02bb7c508a96015485c46a893
Block Operator
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