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 6840896 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 52415882 epoch_slot_no: 403082 block_no: 6840719 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 71960 time: 2022-02-04 13:42:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb622897c0f2f1ebc7a069e3fad43fac31299f4b166e56159cf392cec7bf02a0Block Operator
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