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 6836148 Details
Epoch: 318Number of transactions in block: 24
slot_no: 52314872
epoch_slot_no: 302072
block_no: 6835971
slot_leader_id: 4998911
size: 52982
time: 2022-02-03 09:39:23
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xee1e7e75b36c1a3649a4d76c5cca91335d15fe54a6a258abde0d5b340750c36f
Block Operator
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