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 6846172 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 52528706 epoch_slot_no: 83906 block_no: 6845995 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 79196 time: 2022-02-05 21:03:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd016a057d06e7ce5f02c719f91cc0ba566a82c71a76337d3768ba5ff70882f24Block Operator
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