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 6836096 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 52313986 epoch_slot_no: 301186 block_no: 6835919 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 71069 time: 2022-02-03 09:24:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x585757f56d58151974711fce54e407282b73833ce76998c34a336b2e03760acdBlock Operator
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