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 6845202 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 52508139 epoch_slot_no: 63339 block_no: 6845025 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 52716 time: 2022-02-05 15:20:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8f3150251746a4a73db6824b92e32a60a071d215c1cb04c9a0bf90a9e2d840Block Operator
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