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 6856857 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 52753922 epoch_slot_no: 309122 block_no: 6856680 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 75492 time: 2022-02-08 11:36:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83610e3d9ad2f2d20174ab10edcaf2a7a0d16fb08c7ad216759974c0631a6710Block Operator
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