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 6851456 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 52639879 epoch_slot_no: 195079 block_no: 6851279 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 75813 time: 2022-02-07 03:56:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x228a46a43bc668eaf8b9c3e9b7fe6f2c4d2de4a2b7349aaa2d0d0eb62bdace00Block Operator
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