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 6842437 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 52448126 epoch_slot_no: 3326 block_no: 6842260 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 79351 time: 2022-02-04 22:40:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b0af64efd50733ed1f5978533f9e6987e65ba9704f12bc7d34a087321485b3aBlock Operator
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