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 6858003 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 52777785 epoch_slot_no: 332985 block_no: 6857826 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 77023 time: 2022-02-08 18:14:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f913db1f6a09c2a01e5cd0eb1149625b4aede7911b42f34a6444988f8ea790eBlock Operator
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