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 6842077 Details
Epoch: 318 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 52440976 epoch_slot_no: 428176 block_no: 6841900 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 66571 time: 2022-02-04 20:41:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeb55daf1efe2aaec21f3636d11cbaf5c21c203c1bdb11c1ef3b2255ff8aa1e3Block Operator
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