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 6856971 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 52756266 epoch_slot_no: 311466 block_no: 6856794 slot_leader_id: 6136294 size: 68769 time: 2022-02-08 12:15:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6571eb6816d53a5f307dfd09551519d312d660c4858353a9fc98e9042674847aBlock Operator
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