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 6841165 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 52421464 epoch_slot_no: 408664 block_no: 6840988 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 70511 time: 2022-02-04 15:15:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4674a39beec7793246735f7b78dbc2a5e6d4c8c83a4651f78ed7d8d3c5718a9Block Operator
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