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 6842331 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 52446181 epoch_slot_no: 1381 block_no: 6842154 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 47166 time: 2022-02-04 22:07:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c533b74be30365b59ebc267c038c6f6ae673210a144797170e3431ebf93053dBlock Operator
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