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 6844993 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 52503491 epoch_slot_no: 58691 block_no: 6844816 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 66029 time: 2022-02-05 14:03:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09293d71c730b837fb8225e92e9cf2785945b712e541453e4a759dca509b83b8Block Operator
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