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 6840566 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 52409167 epoch_slot_no: 396367 block_no: 6840389 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 66930 time: 2022-02-04 11:50:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8616b97f847160c4c006966f1f9b0dbf0dba71659793bee6ca4924c29ee04fe6Block Operator
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