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 6857172 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 52760634 epoch_slot_no: 315834 block_no: 6856995 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 46510 time: 2022-02-08 13:28:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x083240d8b21219f8f251d6b497ef9694683d7ba090c6f9135fe54ce088a1438fBlock Operator
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