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 6849009 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 52588898 epoch_slot_no: 144098 block_no: 6848832 slot_leader_id: 5087835 size: 46994 time: 2022-02-06 13:46:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad471a5bc62267103e6a6a831b715e9ea4e221909c05e39e364dd3eaa0d2c44fBlock Operator
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