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 6844600 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52494875 epoch_slot_no: 50075 block_no: 6844423 slot_leader_id: 6544025 size: 77459 time: 2022-02-05 11:39:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eaeaa6ecc24c26c2dac2cb422c5032d510177de30b130da34df2e5a37b77ef0Block Operator
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