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 6853579 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 52685453 epoch_slot_no: 240653 block_no: 6853402 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 58240 time: 2022-02-07 16:35:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccdff0662380552c0d75505cadea5386bd9e8ecd7833c197fc03ea98bb57788aBlock Operator
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