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 6857418 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 52765875 epoch_slot_no: 321075 block_no: 6857241 slot_leader_id: 5152538 size: 51153 time: 2022-02-08 14:56:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bd8448b963d2adb113b1b8681821d2bae3a356f37ebc3d4c45f371dd96fafdbBlock Operator
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