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 6853621 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52686266 epoch_slot_no: 241466 block_no: 6853444 slot_leader_id: 5654921 size: 79993 time: 2022-02-07 16:49:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ba4b4275bc83c0079b1d401061451c33de3d2416e83ab6ac4e777586aed2a4Block Operator
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