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 6855333 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52721835 epoch_slot_no: 277035 block_no: 6855156 slot_leader_id: 4801516 size: 73252 time: 2022-02-08 02:42:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57d6ee81e3408b6de14583e368ad1251388a5d39df8669282bf2bcb10311245cBlock Operator
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