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 6847239 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52551756 epoch_slot_no: 106956 block_no: 6847062 slot_leader_id: 5616726 size: 80268 time: 2022-02-06 03:27:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d24b966e9d1672f4fd0aa5f57a0786ee7b5674e317a211e2c7b0ec19efc3106Block Operator
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