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 6838130 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 52357908 epoch_slot_no: 345108 block_no: 6837953 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 62201 time: 2022-02-03 21:36:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a57a2f9d9673603f79bc04a3c0d775954391d4c21c4a33e6b4c7cf72c863fc2Block Operator
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