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 6851035 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 52630881 epoch_slot_no: 186081 block_no: 6850858 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 34241 time: 2022-02-07 01:26:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73528380674c2433505451b33ef997f72904bdbfd4e1ea672ce99d0f0ae24e97Block Operator
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