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 6857811 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52773973 epoch_slot_no: 329173 block_no: 6857634 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 67962 time: 2022-02-08 17:11:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea78a8bbcc0cd2bfe73c16073d6f53b326a08afebe4ec812c2556c30951322fcBlock Operator
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