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 6856356 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 52743588 epoch_slot_no: 298788 block_no: 6856179 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 46912 time: 2022-02-08 08:44:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bce1d9ea15250b1c38b2020e1811608b8c07f12cf483987ecdc232c5ec77e5aBlock Operator
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