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 6857530 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 52768145 epoch_slot_no: 323345 block_no: 6857353 slot_leader_id: 5882320 size: 68146 time: 2022-02-08 15:33:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7d6314e4482f29e84c6e83e60283ca6184e09c9f7af722c934c28e39b60ebdBlock Operator
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