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 6844271 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 52488289 epoch_slot_no: 43489 block_no: 6844094 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 70018 time: 2022-02-05 09:49:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ecaab1a47035175c6a2f74577f5adda27df3d20fe29b21bbd059d5fb6e6b57Block Operator
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