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 6842539 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52450229 epoch_slot_no: 5429 block_no: 6842362 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 80635 time: 2022-02-04 23:15:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5df1b1092e0bbc3e0975386466bb12447ba606472430789212123243393a3949Block Operator
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