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 6857123 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52759642 epoch_slot_no: 314842 block_no: 6856946 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 72432 time: 2022-02-08 13:12:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f57107c75e1275839ad3e20a8341872c65dd3636645250f57930845618d8e2bBlock Operator
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