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 6840100 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 52400196 epoch_slot_no: 387396 block_no: 6839923 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 53591 time: 2022-02-04 09:21:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a509cbf31abc650fe0a07ca0d3f31c9a97f039961d9ec5f5958468e6171e95Block Operator
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