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 6835110 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 52293086 epoch_slot_no: 280286 block_no: 6834933 slot_leader_id: 6698375 size: 64912 time: 2022-02-03 03:36:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21e731f83af1bf4fa4ea6b33e8742d5b63904089fabe8961082e6e94a5a13f39Block Operator
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