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 6838519 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 52366669 epoch_slot_no: 353869 block_no: 6838342 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 72343 time: 2022-02-04 00:02:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e8b343179d2aef9f2e1a93a65d83c3a0be4857227f64e005864c126a2f026aaBlock Operator
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