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 6855367 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52722584 epoch_slot_no: 277784 block_no: 6855190 slot_leader_id: 6855367 size: 58146 time: 2022-02-08 02:54:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa25534385d757408ee25c74b6808eee5f679d99bf666eeb93a835cfd05864d6fBlock Operator
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