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 6837474 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 52344262 epoch_slot_no: 331462 block_no: 6837297 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 72336 time: 2022-02-03 17:49:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c1008d8fb7e6a15836ed4bedfec577f3cfc0e83e4e0351783ee5de370b38c70Block Operator
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