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 6841285 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 52424078 epoch_slot_no: 411278 block_no: 6841108 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 43313 time: 2022-02-04 15:59:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5344387b74647dbe3ee5adc54a0d7c07b37b7b41aa3906dfd926213a9a00eefbBlock Operator
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