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 6850990 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 52630074 epoch_slot_no: 185274 block_no: 6850813 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 76998 time: 2022-02-07 01:12:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e412b32bfb490e8add354e3dba916802c81b7a71c2bfefc83e6ef0bfffb6ecbBlock Operator
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