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 6848717 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 52582928 epoch_slot_no: 138128 block_no: 6848540 slot_leader_id: 6298193 size: 67943 time: 2022-02-06 12:06:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x093bf3b59e07c58a6ecc1786a3c4e460c183cf4401dbcd7cd3df32d807487480Block Operator
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