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 6853682 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 52687587 epoch_slot_no: 242787 block_no: 6853505 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 42927 time: 2022-02-07 17:11:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ac4a46011bca8c2a0edb35672160caba4144b25235d5c586c16195dfd89cb3cBlock Operator
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