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 6844997 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 52503537 epoch_slot_no: 58737 block_no: 6844820 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 35190 time: 2022-02-05 14:03:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x842de798e1adc16ba94322d29336c32dce65cdaab3778b0f3af244215b7a50c1Block Operator
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