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 6836254 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52316881 epoch_slot_no: 304081 block_no: 6836077 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 71342 time: 2022-02-03 10:12:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc50861d655d8c644b2791ae150e2365b6f05b1a55964dc94e1d51c42066aa5e5Block Operator
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