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 6851706 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 52645252 epoch_slot_no: 200452 block_no: 6851529 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 80477 time: 2022-02-07 05:25:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21676d013b6abc9ea51e5302f3c2fdb6f7e0ceec084da77a7938c32b070e93f8Block Operator
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