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 6849367 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52596517 epoch_slot_no: 151717 block_no: 6849190 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 50412 time: 2022-02-06 15:53:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dd041da1d4d15162f13676fff2fe863b6ce57f0b5ebc94ccb0aae1d57db0cb7Block Operator
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