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 6856588 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 52748271 epoch_slot_no: 303471 block_no: 6856411 slot_leader_id: 5654608 size: 72948 time: 2022-02-08 10:02:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x308ef00df34b9e88fe70d95f0b0589351ff0bd173aa12c5e01392d1409b1bb39Block Operator
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