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 6847906 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 52565033 epoch_slot_no: 120233 block_no: 6847729 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 74800 time: 2022-02-06 07:08:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02abf82d99531981a9d9629ba50e39d1ce84d2b16318c66011b10d32b62dee9fBlock Operator
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