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 6857326 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 52763784 epoch_slot_no: 318984 block_no: 6857149 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 78237 time: 2022-02-08 14:21:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x095510e2d5c0a0ddd68d1a43a32eced8d30b38509486a7603c67cfb8a0b05a68Block Operator
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