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 6848735 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52583262 epoch_slot_no: 138462 block_no: 6848558 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 79257 time: 2022-02-06 12:12:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cbbaa16f91573c96c309af4644cf78689fce21fa7998059781f8405a6245e92Block Operator
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