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 6849809 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52605533 epoch_slot_no: 160733 block_no: 6849632 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 55803 time: 2022-02-06 18:23:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ee57247f524f1e50fa0315b22a8841160f991835376eea2b1ed3a0892f41c3aBlock Operator
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