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 6851203 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 52634511 epoch_slot_no: 189711 block_no: 6851026 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 78916 time: 2022-02-07 02:26:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf577e56e4b1b740937e6f7e5fd3cc42e2e150b5ef243681b4a7604531435d22Block Operator
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