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 6838017 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 52355574 epoch_slot_no: 342774 block_no: 6837840 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 71986 time: 2022-02-03 20:57:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2870386582b3ef8dfb70cdea75b85122c4baf2a3b946365988e93a61f2cf6dbbBlock Operator
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