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 6858076 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52779382 epoch_slot_no: 334582 block_no: 6857899 slot_leader_id: 4801516 size: 80490 time: 2022-02-08 18:41:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x436bf2727ec217a9425b568c8a79ef0a732d45067638fed95c4debde7a470083Block Operator
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