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 6857536 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 52768316 epoch_slot_no: 323516 block_no: 6857359 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 77872 time: 2022-02-08 15:36:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b11c58232f19f84a71e9c4bc8da7c395132d70ae986c9b064f68570c727f5d2Block Operator
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