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 6854907 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52713076 epoch_slot_no: 268276 block_no: 6854730 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 67204 time: 2022-02-08 00:16:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7436354662de471f0bc78d0ad25fe4976d52cc28fbb0fa5a0dd2d3ead2bfc98cBlock Operator
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