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 6837147 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 52337286 epoch_slot_no: 324486 block_no: 6836970 slot_leader_id: 5756814 size: 56431 time: 2022-02-03 15:52:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8553717a40ae094d9564f9888ab26cbdf18d9ec92dee747f4340160701eed0dfBlock Operator
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