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 6836266 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 52317069 epoch_slot_no: 304269 block_no: 6836089 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 70371 time: 2022-02-03 10:16:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6889d39b781e13cb2ef7604646369b16eea64b35ad1415ee89b73e3e8ec1360dBlock Operator
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