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 6857937 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 52776434 epoch_slot_no: 331634 block_no: 6857760 slot_leader_id: 4567030 size: 74755 time: 2022-02-08 17:52:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x413dcdbd5206c1d299f1bd0aa8880971041ae2b2c618c6878c11e2a22f54aaf7Block Operator
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