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 6845986 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 52524941 epoch_slot_no: 80141 block_no: 6845809 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 67554 time: 2022-02-05 20:00:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x152c7dded289741c51d4e44cf78d8f9378fdad44f49f6ab7f30ea20bb1627586Block Operator
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