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 6857627 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52770214 epoch_slot_no: 325414 block_no: 6857450 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 62757 time: 2022-02-08 16:08:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d6f069979d53e7945be9bf0b16e034c8c89e24edf906c37b099218e351134f9Block Operator
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