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 6849774 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 52604694 epoch_slot_no: 159894 block_no: 6849597 slot_leader_id: 4556470 size: 69201 time: 2022-02-06 18:09:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7454a3e7911338bda24437217721d7004150bb6aa04e3dccea2a43f9a03c1fd6Block Operator
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