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 6840166 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 52401501 epoch_slot_no: 388701 block_no: 6839989 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 72062 time: 2022-02-04 09:43:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefdf52e7555a82f502fd09d98110a395740a3c96ca507ef2fc45e06624fc3758Block Operator
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