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 6837316 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 52340882 epoch_slot_no: 328082 block_no: 6837139 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 36410 time: 2022-02-03 16:52:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf607ac593c1fcc1d4e59a76bc5045143c6e1223ea08b6308b548de85f3c46c1aBlock Operator
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