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 6858264 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 52783127 epoch_slot_no: 338327 block_no: 6858087 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 49887 time: 2022-02-08 19:43:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc80e87343a9cebdf181167d003c029c9d98a320758527dbf810e9322274dbaefBlock Operator
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