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 6856760 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52751786 epoch_slot_no: 306986 block_no: 6856583 slot_leader_id: 5973294 size: 75383 time: 2022-02-08 11:01:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf4d0aa7e616a6e0c6feed42220aa5bb56f178e5ede179e9e107ea1b68169765Block Operator
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