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 6841982 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52439101 epoch_slot_no: 426301 block_no: 6841805 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 71438 time: 2022-02-04 20:09:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7edfffa17fbdfe111142ec2e2bd7ca8235229c38ae8a88e38cc6d83815d36933Block Operator
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