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 6857953 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 52776724 epoch_slot_no: 331924 block_no: 6857776 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 78084 time: 2022-02-08 17:56:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12fd5ec7b5268be05359550d7ec81196c2073d16a8f8454a0c4ef5bcd3e0c97aBlock Operator
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