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 6854662 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 52707671 epoch_slot_no: 262871 block_no: 6854485 slot_leader_id: 5449584 size: 37144 time: 2022-02-07 22:46:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4627417acbe6bd984a84e2f70c90bc81ec884113d89232a49ad58950391fa2bBlock Operator
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