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 6840695 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 52411806 epoch_slot_no: 399006 block_no: 6840518 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 36961 time: 2022-02-04 12:34:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d7bd151ede260a67888ccd140e4ff52f85f0eb63ac4f161a1a3b83e440b62eBlock Operator
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