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 6853914 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52692575 epoch_slot_no: 247775 block_no: 6853737 slot_leader_id: 5028068 size: 75555 time: 2022-02-07 18:34:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5902ac7a251adc49770b0db51743d724a2aa739ab5cb8e4c37569de1cfbba02dBlock Operator
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