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 6855928 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52734650 epoch_slot_no: 289850 block_no: 6855751 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 63718 time: 2022-02-08 06:15:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6297a9686a4893364c0c4157be5cc32da4950db6d2c336dcf79b2b3c6220f8dBlock Operator
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