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 6839174 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 52380430 epoch_slot_no: 367630 block_no: 6838997 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 61031 time: 2022-02-04 03:52:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7782f710a311301bd283519e146364bbc9fb93c303f36739ba63334779c4897Block Operator
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