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 6842974 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 86 slot_no: 52459864 epoch_slot_no: 15064 block_no: 6842797 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 78746 time: 2022-02-05 01:55:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bd8f759e556bbfb6457e474c4182d2a2f46283eef7a4ea9a3e1fa54f37a315Block Operator
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