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 6848213 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 52571163 epoch_slot_no: 126363 block_no: 6848036 slot_leader_id: 4565648 size: 79446 time: 2022-02-06 08:50:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27d5f85ff4db8f5fdb8a66953f175c0fb443897db5406b090c314e3d64656094Block Operator
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