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 6858316 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 52784219 epoch_slot_no: 339419 block_no: 6858139 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 78745 time: 2022-02-08 20:01:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x100e2674b23744f28e2aa48607edbf1ca2bafd49506f2ae82062d93098fc4dacBlock Operator
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