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 6842151 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 52442340 epoch_slot_no: 429540 block_no: 6841974 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 71481 time: 2022-02-04 21:03:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56891133312d364154c2bf70978f4c181d0bc33d9db44e28782a474b85f3491fBlock Operator
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