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 6852177 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 52655491 epoch_slot_no: 210691 block_no: 6852000 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 79637 time: 2022-02-07 08:16:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf85f06a6032144e7f413c82ddb3b08bddc4bf23a94b64cae0816ad34b4693d6Block Operator
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