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 6847833 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52563715 epoch_slot_no: 118915 block_no: 6847656 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 80441 time: 2022-02-06 06:46:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc26d87acc208fb97935d8132e6e4b8122c16c5aef4e861e56b3cf030de1c02Block Operator
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