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 6858104 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 52779864 epoch_slot_no: 335064 block_no: 6857927 slot_leader_id: 5801404 size: 74992 time: 2022-02-08 18:49:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98711eec449f1198631f470b75410c1200a496d1a47dc619dabaeb42dcf1fbc1Block Operator
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