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 6855894 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 52733847 epoch_slot_no: 289047 block_no: 6855717 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 53358 time: 2022-02-08 06:02:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dc9af459ba3941e12f78e052ff5b613290d456743b1eec2e44a209a3871dfc4Block Operator
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