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 6848352 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52574407 epoch_slot_no: 129607 block_no: 6848175 slot_leader_id: 4981199 size: 41196 time: 2022-02-06 09:44:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3d4d591b33000e73a41f7d2f58b669a8f918b4783c5f9388e06e42076c46c2aBlock Operator
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