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 6842582 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 52451248 epoch_slot_no: 6448 block_no: 6842405 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 71691 time: 2022-02-04 23:32:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c8db178aef40856e64fe5fb12bdd6134a753cff37389ae6573a05267eaeed6dBlock Operator
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