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 6852830 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 52669534 epoch_slot_no: 224734 block_no: 6852653 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 73067 time: 2022-02-07 12:10:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3511f268ba194738f219e791eda29b58bd30dc2faf3de733e6d199f781c845bBlock Operator
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