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 6854210 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52698370 epoch_slot_no: 253570 block_no: 6854033 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 80341 time: 2022-02-07 20:11:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa217c9796b0bb528aca37f6faff4e95fb704a60093502946d321364315e3ee51Block Operator
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