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 6840377 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 52406012 epoch_slot_no: 393212 block_no: 6840200 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 58890 time: 2022-02-04 10:58:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9b279356ee5d4d0882ad17f4c13f8a76281acfbf8c2c4c178cff60777212d5aBlock Operator
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