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 6857273 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 52762702 epoch_slot_no: 317902 block_no: 6857096 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 54815 time: 2022-02-08 14:03:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f883c9ec9cca18ca68a9445627b63b1fde910f4fc3b6fae422a0074cbc88b0Block Operator
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