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 6855046 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 52716107 epoch_slot_no: 271307 block_no: 6854869 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 63438 time: 2022-02-08 01:06:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e19965dc8d266df45f8a3af2c9991b3647453e10e5396f048d5b460f5c86c59Block Operator
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