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 6841400 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 52426246 epoch_slot_no: 413446 block_no: 6841223 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 69461 time: 2022-02-04 16:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x238dde12506464957154be0253a6fe6e5afbaad3b46fe51da2395d59b8d7c246Block Operator
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