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 6852345 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 52658891 epoch_slot_no: 214091 block_no: 6852168 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 40753 time: 2022-02-07 09:13:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ec8cb660699912c8938fcae458a771e67af1d47954a7b4e0a312688df9ae954Block Operator
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