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 6847523 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52557582 epoch_slot_no: 112782 block_no: 6847346 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 67907 time: 2022-02-06 05:04:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaaa11283c5e6ed761f089429159562ffbe6f4851ae66134c054010d59cf5ed3Block Operator
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