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 6852424 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 52660739 epoch_slot_no: 215939 block_no: 6852247 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 66190 time: 2022-02-07 09:43:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa82c6e6a80690a80a7c0a3386443509c70a95843eec51d4c311f8ac3d97ed5a7Block Operator
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