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 6855543 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52726087 epoch_slot_no: 281287 block_no: 6855366 slot_leader_id: 5293507 size: 66451 time: 2022-02-08 03:52:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb734cf64bb224e27fcc48a200e85956be30d71999b9c9e7775ecbd9b88204bc3Block Operator
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