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 6845592 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 52516451 epoch_slot_no: 71651 block_no: 6845415 slot_leader_id: 5826278 size: 78017 time: 2022-02-05 17:39:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c0e85cb9616851c954e3efd376a77c947c6bde9397c191a9371e2176048b6faBlock Operator
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