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 6839594 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 52389706 epoch_slot_no: 376906 block_no: 6839417 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 54946 time: 2022-02-04 06:26:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb27f398687ed62ff01b95b2dfbade9cb2fd00eb174b911e68b96ca488a80ad5Block Operator
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