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 6840299 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 52404222 epoch_slot_no: 391422 block_no: 6840122 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 60419 time: 2022-02-04 10:28:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x787012708898f096c230339ae88078a75559935c3642daef7feef122e9108401Block Operator
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