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 6837054 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 52335295 epoch_slot_no: 322495 block_no: 6836877 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 66800 time: 2022-02-03 15:19:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ce9d805b4de59caf8a7f8afc30faf86004e5d94eefe0efa5c7a64ca301bd565Block Operator
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