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 6847938 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52565656 epoch_slot_no: 120856 block_no: 6847761 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 64471 time: 2022-02-06 07:19:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb6380d1b13e3b36ad49297faf1c821da7ca6b257d0e2e0f516c5631cae832f8Block Operator
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