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 6851444 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 52639630 epoch_slot_no: 194830 block_no: 6851267 slot_leader_id: 4991283 size: 57562 time: 2022-02-07 03:52:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a7e2da88254793bcfaec9ac1f98788ba1fb3bcfbd1380a4736a0ab83efc1e9Block Operator
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