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 6839010 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 52376829 epoch_slot_no: 364029 block_no: 6838833 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 69584 time: 2022-02-04 02:52:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e19afece3bb3a1df981b6ce00a7cec3c29c3c5a475df3a628da0b42424f08fdBlock Operator
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