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 6856016 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 52736373 epoch_slot_no: 291573 block_no: 6855839 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 73769 time: 2022-02-08 06:44:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9041292d3be19b205f0344d80b79cc8d5c57cfe08cc82425b8c4ec13776fc1Block Operator
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