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 6856009 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 52736273 epoch_slot_no: 291473 block_no: 6855832 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 58972 time: 2022-02-08 06:42:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d48cf45c6730fb40ae4fca96408b4871b8fc6ddb4fd844d654681a7ca940ccBlock Operator
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