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 6848460 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 52577406 epoch_slot_no: 132606 block_no: 6848283 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 77213 time: 2022-02-06 10:34:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa018792b2451bacdd8c461e94c8674013c3fe1477a810ee569da75a6a94c9edeBlock Operator
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