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 6836420 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 52320570 epoch_slot_no: 307770 block_no: 6836243 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 70625 time: 2022-02-03 11:14:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f1a230edf9aa15e910a944a336ab3e8ff35bb60a0d4dd0258df8f28815f5a89Block Operator
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