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 6853054 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 52673866 epoch_slot_no: 229066 block_no: 6852877 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 45748 time: 2022-02-07 13:22:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c9f5acba6a6a0e25822d742cb309b3813a0eee987341d82003c45da538642fcBlock Operator
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