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 6858315 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 52784144 epoch_slot_no: 339344 block_no: 6858138 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 67238 time: 2022-02-08 20:00:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf0615b225712f855ea657293e528740bad023b29f04dc7fee38c4ec3d0c88deBlock Operator
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