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 6855882 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52733629 epoch_slot_no: 288829 block_no: 6855705 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 71421 time: 2022-02-08 05:58:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8097aafa443101c6ae8caa5a1b2e7b607690d06d96a78a1427c9fa4465782a00Block Operator
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