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 6843171 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 52464165 epoch_slot_no: 19365 block_no: 6842994 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 80379 time: 2022-02-05 03:07:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc76622e4e55aa88098e5938ab99022997e949031256805f605c6a2cbcfea84aBlock Operator
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