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 6847253 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 52552019 epoch_slot_no: 107219 block_no: 6847076 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 75741 time: 2022-02-06 03:31:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c17278e5e91705949396b2691982409b28e0255de4adf640fc9308fe8e605dBlock Operator
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