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 6857491 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52767311 epoch_slot_no: 322511 block_no: 6857314 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 71626 time: 2022-02-08 15:20:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ab78eb32d20331e9954e5bf4ca54ab5aa23f492da3b5e7099bb5745d8c39450Block Operator
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