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 6837685 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 52348611 epoch_slot_no: 335811 block_no: 6837508 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 57836 time: 2022-02-03 19:01:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4182864448cef32c0825b9a578de32a3c85011a957d4a6c9d5a5eb10881e3323Block Operator
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