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 6851346 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 52637604 epoch_slot_no: 192804 block_no: 6851169 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 79522 time: 2022-02-07 03:18:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bf73485e94600bc2f000c01cb0696829020c3d3e7440c09754848682e7cb594Block Operator
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