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 6857978 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 52777154 epoch_slot_no: 332354 block_no: 6857801 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 78286 time: 2022-02-08 18:04:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef0222feee1e41db343550b746b0d94d456adad83a01112b7590ad34ab17bdd0Block Operator
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