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 6840182 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 52401854 epoch_slot_no: 389054 block_no: 6840005 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 70624 time: 2022-02-04 09:49:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca61b2cc93513a43f43866e531dc059e8b77e6854b6c2ffa88ed5e6f2a2e97fBlock Operator
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