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 6840063 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 52399441 epoch_slot_no: 386641 block_no: 6839886 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 71691 time: 2022-02-04 09:08:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581f5469403df973b6a11ef0d06077155cd79188a797b9c5b918bb3c923d207dBlock Operator
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