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 6849566 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 52600361 epoch_slot_no: 155561 block_no: 6849389 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 79556 time: 2022-02-06 16:57:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec55a4919d07f8eda285603e749dd2fbbfa8efb7454564d71fbf52b433ea12a6Block Operator
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