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 6850026 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 52609780 epoch_slot_no: 164980 block_no: 6849849 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 77370 time: 2022-02-06 19:34:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fd34e32b20d750f2623a00c8818d46aab23e1aee4bcf5fbe77e3d37d1a91ca3Block Operator
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